β
Dot Operator Symbol (β )
Copy the Dot 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 (dot operator) is the multiplication dot and the dot (scalar) product of vectors: a β b. Its official Unicode name is DOT OPERATOR.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOT OPERATOR |
| Code point | U+22C5 |
| Decimal | 8901 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋅ Β· ⋅ Β· ⋅ |
| CSS | \22C5 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22C5 |
| Python | \u22C5 or \N{DOT OPERATOR} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 85 |
| LaTeX | \cdot |
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
22C5then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22C5; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βdot operatorβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22c5, then Space. - HTML:
⋅renders as β . - LaTeX:
\cdotin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22C5 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 \cdot in math mode.