β
Set Minus Symbol (β)
Copy the Set Minus 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 set minus (set difference) A β B is the set of elements in A that are not in B. Its official Unicode name is SET MINUS.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SET MINUS |
| Code point | U+2216 |
| Decimal | 8726 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∖ Β· ∖ |
| CSS | \2216 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2216 |
| Python | \u2216 or \N{SET MINUS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 96 |
| LaTeX | \setminus |
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
2216then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2216; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βset minusβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2216, then Space. - HTML:
∖renders as β. - LaTeX:
\setminusin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2216 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 \setminus in math mode.