β
Increment Symbol (β)
Copy the Increment 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 increment sign β denotes a change or difference, as in βx = xβ β xβ. It looks like the Greek capital delta (Ξ) but is a separate mathematical character. Its official Unicode name is INCREMENT.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | INCREMENT |
| Code point | U+2206 |
| Decimal | 8710 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∆ Β· ∆ |
| CSS | \2206 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2206 |
| Python | \u2206 or \N{INCREMENT} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 86 |
| LaTeX | \Delta |
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
2206then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2206; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βincrementβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2206, then Space. - HTML:
∆renders as β. - LaTeX:
\Deltain math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2206 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 \Delta in math mode.