β
Asterisk Operator Symbol (β)
Copy the Asterisk Operator 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 asterisk operator β denotes convolution (f β g) and other binary operations in mathematics. Its official Unicode name is ASTERISK OPERATOR.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | ASTERISK OPERATOR |
| Code point | U+2217 |
| Decimal | 8727 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∗ Β· ∗ Β· ∗ |
| CSS | \2217 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2217 |
| Python | \u2217 or \N{ASTERISK OPERATOR} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 97 |
| LaTeX | \ast |
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
2217then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2217; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βasterisk operatorβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2217, then Space. - HTML:
∗renders as β. - LaTeX:
\astin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2217 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 \ast in math mode.