β
Equal to or Precedes Symbol (β)
Copy the Equal to or Precedes 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 (Equal to or Precedes, U+22DE) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is an order relation used in order theory, and for preference relations in economics and decision theory.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | EQUAL TO OR PRECEDES |
| Code point | U+22DE |
| Decimal | 8926 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋞ Β· ⋞ |
| CSS | \22DE |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22DE |
| Python | \u22DE or \N{EQUAL TO OR PRECEDES} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 9E |
| LaTeX | \curlyeqprec |
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
22DEthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22DE; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βequal to or precedesβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22de, then Space. - HTML:
⋞renders as β. - LaTeX:
\curlyeqprecin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22DE 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 \curlyeqprec in math mode.