β
Greater-Than with Dot Symbol (β)
Copy the Greater-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 (Greater-Than with Dot, U+22D7) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is an inequality (order) relation used to compare quantities.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREATER-THAN WITH DOT |
| Code point | U+22D7 |
| Decimal | 8919 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋗ Β· ⋗ |
| CSS | \22D7 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22D7 |
| Python | \u22D7 or \N{GREATER-THAN WITH DOT} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 97 |
| LaTeX | \gtrdot |
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
22D7then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22D7; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βgreater-than with dotβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22d7, then Space. - HTML:
⋗renders as β. - LaTeX:
\gtrdotin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22D7 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 \gtrdot in math mode.