β
Bowtie Symbol (β)
Copy the Bowtie 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 (bowtie) denotes the natural join in relational databases. Its official Unicode name is BOWTIE.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | BOWTIE |
| Code point | U+22C8 |
| Decimal | 8904 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋈ Β· ⋈ |
| CSS | \22C8 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22C8 |
| Python | \u22C8 or \N{BOWTIE} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 88 |
| LaTeX | \bowtie |
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
22C8then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22C8; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βbowtieβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22c8, then Space. - HTML:
⋈renders as β. - LaTeX:
\bowtiein math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22C8 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 \bowtie in math mode.