β
Upwards Double Arrow Symbol (β)
Copy the Upwards Double Arrow symbol β to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does β mean?
The upwards double arrow is used in some notations for strong increase, and as an up/scroll symbol in interfaces. Its official Unicode name is UPWARDS DOUBLE ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | UPWARDS DOUBLE ARROW |
| Code point | U+21D1 |
| Decimal | 8657 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ⇑ Β· ⇑ Β· ⇑ |
| CSS | \21D1 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21D1 |
| Python | \u21D1 or \N{UPWARDS DOUBLE ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 87 91 |
| LaTeX | \Uparrow |
How to type β
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste β anywhere β Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
21D1then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21D1; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βupwards double arrowβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21d1, then Space. - HTML:
⇑renders as β. - LaTeX:
\Uparrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21D1 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy β from this page.
What is the HTML code for β?
Use ⇑ or ⇑ (hex) or ⇑ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for β?
Use \Uparrow in math mode.