β
Difference Between Symbol (β)
Copy the Difference Between 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 (Difference Between, U+224F) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is used in specialist mathematical notation; meaning can vary between fields, so check the conventions of the text you are working with.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DIFFERENCE BETWEEN |
| Code point | U+224F |
| Decimal | 8783 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≏ Β· ≏ |
| CSS | \224F |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u224F |
| Python | \u224F or \N{DIFFERENCE BETWEEN} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 8F |
| LaTeX | \bumpeq |
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
224Fthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
224F; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βdifference betweenβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
224f, then Space. - HTML:
≏renders as β. - LaTeX:
\bumpeqin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 224F 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 \bumpeq in math mode.