β
Does Not Succeed Symbol (β)
Copy the Does Not Succeed 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 Succeed, U+2281) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is the negated form of β» (succeeds): a slash through a relation symbol means the relation does not hold.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOES NOT SUCCEED |
| Code point | U+2281 |
| Decimal | 8833 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊁ Β· ⊁ |
| CSS | \2281 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2281 |
| Python | \u2281 or \N{DOES NOT SUCCEED} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 81 |
| LaTeX | \nsucc |
| Decomposition | β» (U+227B) + 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
2281then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2281; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βdoes not succeedβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2281, then Space. - HTML:
⊁renders as β. - LaTeX:
\nsuccin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2281 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 \nsucc in math mode.