β
Less-Than with Dot Symbol (β)
Copy the Less-Than with Dot 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 (Less-Than with Dot, U+22D6) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is an inequality (order) relation used to compare quantities.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LESS-THAN WITH DOT |
| Code point | U+22D6 |
| Decimal | 8918 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋖ Β· ⋖ |
| CSS | \22D6 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22D6 |
| Python | \u22D6 or \N{LESS-THAN WITH DOT} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 96 |
| LaTeX | \lessdot |
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
22D6then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22D6; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βless-than with dotβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22d6, then Space. - HTML:
⋖renders as β. - LaTeX:
\lessdotin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22D6 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 \lessdot in math mode.