β
Square Image of Symbol (β)
Copy the Square Image of 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 (Square Image of, U+228F) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. Square-shaped relations and operations are used in lattice and order theory, and in computer-science semantics.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SQUARE IMAGE OF |
| Code point | U+228F |
| Decimal | 8847 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊏ Β· ⊏ |
| CSS | \228F |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u228F |
| Python | \u228F or \N{SQUARE IMAGE OF} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 8F |
| LaTeX | \sqsubset |
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
228Fthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
228F; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βsquare image ofβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
228f, then Space. - HTML:
⊏renders as β. - LaTeX:
\sqsubsetin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 228F 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 \sqsubset in math mode.