β
Star Operator Symbol (β)
Copy the Star 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 (star operator) denotes convolution, the Hodge star or a generic operation. Its official Unicode name is STAR OPERATOR.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | STAR OPERATOR |
| Code point | U+22C6 |
| Decimal | 8902 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋆ Β· ⋆ |
| CSS | \22C6 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22C6 |
| Python | \u22C6 or \N{STAR OPERATOR} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 86 |
| LaTeX | \star |
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
22C6then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22C6; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βstar operatorβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22c6, then Space. - HTML:
⋆renders as β. - LaTeX:
\starin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22C6 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 \star in math mode.