β
Square Cap Symbol (β)
Copy the Square Cap 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 cap) denotes the meet (greatest lower bound) in lattice theory. Its official Unicode name is SQUARE CAP.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SQUARE CAP |
| Code point | U+2293 |
| Decimal | 8851 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊓ Β· ⊓ |
| CSS | \2293 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2293 |
| Python | \u2293 or \N{SQUARE CAP} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 93 |
| LaTeX | \sqcap |
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
2293then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2293; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βsquare capβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2293, then Space. - HTML:
⊓renders as β. - LaTeX:
\sqcapin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2293 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 \sqcap in math mode.