β
Does Not Precede Symbol (β)
Copy the Does Not Precede 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 (Does Not Precede, U+2280) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is the negated form of βΊ (precedes): a slash through a relation symbol means the relation does not hold.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOES NOT PRECEDE |
| Code point | U+2280 |
| Decimal | 8832 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊀ Β· ⊀ |
| CSS | \2280 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2280 |
| Python | \u2280 or \N{DOES NOT PRECEDE} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 80 |
| LaTeX | \nprec |
| Decomposition | βΊ (U+227A) + ΜΈ (U+0338) |
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
2280then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2280; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βdoes not precedeβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2280, then Space. - HTML:
⊀renders as β. - LaTeX:
\nprecin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2280 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 \nprec in math mode.