β
Square Original of or Equal to Symbol (β)
Copy the Square Original of or Equal to 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 or Equal to, U+2292) 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 OR EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+2292 |
| Decimal | 8850 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊒ Β· ⊒ |
| CSS | \2292 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2292 |
| Python | \u2292 or \N{SQUARE ORIGINAL OF OR EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 92 |
| LaTeX | \sqsupseteq |
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
2292then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2292; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βsquare original of or equal toβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2292, then Space. - HTML:
⊒renders as β. - LaTeX:
\sqsupseteqin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2292 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 \sqsupseteq in math mode.