U+2136 · Letterlike Symbols
Bet Symbol ℶ
Bet Symbol is the Unicode character U+2136 (official name “BET SYMBOL”) from the Letterlike Symbols block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s letterlike symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+2136
HTMLℶ
ℶU+2136
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8502 | |
| HTML named entity | ℶ | |
| HTML (hex) | ℶ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ℶ | |
| CSS | \2136 | |
| JavaScript | \u2136 | |
| Python | \u2136 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 84 B6 | |
| UTF-16 | 2136 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%84%B6 |
Character details
| Official name | BET SYMBOL |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Letterlike Symbols |
| General category | Other Letter (Lo) |
| SymbolHero category | Letterlike Symbols |
| Decomposition | <compat> U+05D1 |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ℶ
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2136then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “bet symbol”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “bet symbol”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2136.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “bet symbol” or enter
U+2136. - HTML:
ℶorℶ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8502)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ℶ?
It is U+2136 (BET SYMBOL), decimal 8502.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2136 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “bet symbol”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ℶ or the numeric reference ℶ.