β
Circled Plus Symbol (β)
Copy the Circled Plus 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 denotes the direct sum in linear algebra, and exclusive OR (XOR) in logic and computing. Its official Unicode name is CIRCLED PLUS.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | CIRCLED PLUS |
| Code point | U+2295 |
| Decimal | 8853 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊕ Β· ⊕ Β· ⊕ |
| CSS | \2295 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2295 |
| Python | \u2295 or \N{CIRCLED PLUS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 95 |
| LaTeX | \oplus |
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
2295then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2295; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βcircled plusβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2295, then Space. - HTML:
⊕renders as β. - LaTeX:
\oplusin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2295 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 ⊕ or ⊕ (hex) or ⊕ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for β?
Use \oplus in math mode.