β
Squared Minus Symbol (β)
Copy the Squared Minus 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 (Squared Minus, U+229F) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. Operators drawn inside a circle or square denote modified operations such as direct sums, tensor products or element-wise operations in algebra and computing.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SQUARED MINUS |
| Code point | U+229F |
| Decimal | 8863 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊟ Β· ⊟ |
| CSS | \229F |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u229F |
| Python | \u229F or \N{SQUARED MINUS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 9F |
| LaTeX | \boxminus |
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
229Fthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
229F; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βsquared minusβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
229f, then Space. - HTML:
⊟renders as β. - LaTeX:
\boxminusin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 229F 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 \boxminus in math mode.