β
Minus Tilde Symbol (β)
Copy the Minus Tilde 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?
β (Minus Tilde, U+2242) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a relation sign for equality, equivalence or approximation, used where an ordinary = would be too strong or too weak.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | MINUS TILDE |
| Code point | U+2242 |
| Decimal | 8770 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≂ Β· ≂ |
| CSS | \2242 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2242 |
| Python | \u2242 or \N{MINUS TILDE} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 82 |
| LaTeX | \eqsim |
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
2242then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2242; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βminus tildeβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2242, then Space. - HTML:
≂renders as β. - LaTeX:
\eqsimin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2242 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 \eqsim in math mode.