β
Square Original of Symbol (β)
Copy the Square Original 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 Original of, U+2290) 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 ORIGINAL OF |
| Code point | U+2290 |
| Decimal | 8848 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊐ Β· ⊐ |
| CSS | \2290 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2290 |
| Python | \u2290 or \N{SQUARE ORIGINAL OF} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 90 |
| LaTeX | \sqsupset |
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
2290then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2290; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βsquare original ofβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2290, then Space. - HTML:
⊐renders as β. - LaTeX:
\sqsupsetin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2290 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 \sqsupset in math mode.