β
Minus Sign Symbol (β)
Copy the Minus Sign 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 true minus sign β is the same width as the plus sign and is the correct character for subtraction and negative numbers, unlike the shorter hyphen (-). Its official Unicode name is MINUS SIGN.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | MINUS SIGN |
| Code point | U+2212 |
| Decimal | 8722 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | − Β· − Β· − |
| CSS | \2212 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2212 |
| Python | \u2212 or \N{MINUS SIGN} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 92 |
| LaTeX | - |
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
2212then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2212; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βminus signβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2212, then Space. - HTML:
−renders as β. - LaTeX:
-in math mode.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2212 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 - in math mode.