β
Rightwards Squiggle Arrow Symbol (β)
Copy the Rightwards Squiggle 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 rightwards squiggle arrow means βleads toβ and is used in some logic and computer-science notations. Its official Unicode name is RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW |
| Code point | U+21DD |
| Decimal | 8669 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ⇝ Β· ⇝ |
| CSS | \21DD |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21DD |
| Python | \u21DD or \N{RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 87 9D |
| LaTeX | \rightsquigarrow |
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
21DDthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21DD; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βrightwards squiggle arrowβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21dd, then Space. - HTML:
⇝renders as β. - LaTeX:
\rightsquigarrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21DD 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 ⇝ (hex) or ⇝ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for β?
Use \rightsquigarrow in math mode.