β
Equal to or Succeeds Symbol (β)
Copy the Equal to or Succeeds 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 Succeeds, U+22DF) 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 SUCCEEDS |
| Code point | U+22DF |
| Decimal | 8927 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋟ Β· ⋟ |
| CSS | \22DF |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22DF |
| Python | \u22DF or \N{EQUAL TO OR SUCCEEDS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 9F |
| LaTeX | \curlyeqsucc |
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
22DFthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22DF; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βequal to or succeedsβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22df, then Space. - HTML:
⋟renders as β. - LaTeX:
\curlyeqsuccin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22DF 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 \curlyeqsucc in math mode.