β
Colon Equals Symbol (β)
Copy the Colon Equals 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 (colon equals) is used for definitions and assignment: x β 5 means x is defined to be 5. Its official Unicode name is COLON EQUALS.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | COLON EQUALS |
| Code point | U+2254 |
| Decimal | 8788 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≔ Β· ≔ |
| CSS | \2254 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2254 |
| Python | \u2254 or \N{COLON EQUALS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 94 |
| LaTeX | \coloneqq |
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
2254then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2254; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βcolon equalsβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2254, then Space. - HTML:
≔renders as β. - LaTeX:
\coloneqqin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2254 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 \coloneqq in math mode.