β
Right Semidirect Product Symbol (β)
Copy the Right 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 (Right Semidirect Product, U+22CC) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is used in specialist mathematical notation; meaning can vary between fields, so check the conventions of the text you are working with.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | RIGHT SEMIDIRECT PRODUCT |
| Code point | U+22CC |
| Decimal | 8908 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋌ Β· ⋌ |
| CSS | \22CC |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22CC |
| Python | \u22CC or \N{RIGHT SEMIDIRECT PRODUCT} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 8C |
| LaTeX | \rightthreetimes |
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
22CCthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22CC; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βright semidirect productβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22cc, then Space. - HTML:
⋌renders as β. - LaTeX:
\rightthreetimesin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22CC 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 \rightthreetimes in math mode.