β
Diamond Operator Symbol (β)
Copy the Diamond Operator 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 (diamond operator) is used for βpossiblyβ in modal logic and as a generic binary operator. Its official Unicode name is DIAMOND OPERATOR.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DIAMOND OPERATOR |
| Code point | U+22C4 |
| Decimal | 8900 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋄ Β· ⋄ |
| CSS | \22C4 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22C4 |
| Python | \u22C4 or \N{DIAMOND OPERATOR} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 84 |
| LaTeX | \diamond |
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
22C4then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22C4; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βdiamond operatorβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22c4, then Space. - HTML:
⋄renders as β. - LaTeX:
\diamondin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22C4 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 \diamond in math mode.