β
Square Cup Symbol (β)
Copy the Square Cup 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 cup) denotes the join (least upper bound) in lattice theory and disjoint union. Its official Unicode name is SQUARE CUP.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SQUARE CUP |
| Code point | U+2294 |
| Decimal | 8852 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊔ Β· ⊔ |
| CSS | \2294 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2294 |
| Python | \u2294 or \N{SQUARE CUP} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 94 |
| LaTeX | \sqcup |
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
2294then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2294; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βsquare cupβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2294, then Space. - HTML:
⊔renders as β. - LaTeX:
\sqcupin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2294 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 \sqcup in math mode.