β
Left Normal Factor Semidirect Product Symbol (β)
Copy the Left Normal Factor Semidirect Product 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 (Left Normal Factor Semidirect Product, U+22C9) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a logical connective used in Boolean algebra and formal logic.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LEFT NORMAL FACTOR SEMIDIRECT PRODUCT |
| Code point | U+22C9 |
| Decimal | 8905 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋉ Β· ⋉ |
| CSS | \22C9 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22C9 |
| Python | \u22C9 or \N{LEFT NORMAL FACTOR SEMIDIRECT PRODUCT} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 89 |
| LaTeX | \ltimes |
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
22C9then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22C9; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βleft normal factor semidirect productβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22c9, then Space. - HTML:
⋉renders as β. - LaTeX:
\ltimesin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22C9 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 \ltimes in math mode.