Bet Symbol Letter
ℶ (Bet Symbol) is a decorative, stylized character from Unicode for typography and symbolic text.
U+2136
The symbol ℶ is known in Unicode as the Bet Symbol (U+2136). It’s mainly used for decorative typography and symbol-style text. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML escapes in code.
Bet Symbol Letter Meaning
The ℶ character is a stylized “bet” glyph used as a decorative symbol in text. In practice, people use it when they want a typographic, ornament-like look that resembles a bet/“B” shape rather than a standard Latin letter. Because it’s categorized as “Decorative & Stylized,” it’s most often chosen for headings, branding accents, posters, covers, and other design contexts where a distinctive character helps create visual character. When used in writing, it typically functions as a visual marker or ornament rather than conveying a widely standardized linguistic meaning.
Common uses
- •Designing decorative headings or title accents
- •Adding symbolic flair to posters, flyers, and cover art
- •Creating stylized UI elements (badges, labels, separators)
- •Using as a typographic marker in documents and captions
- •Decorating social media text to stand out visually
Examples
ℶ Bet Symbol (U+2136) — Copy & Use
- ℶNew release ℶ now available
- ℶLevel up ℶ and keep going
- ℶMeet the team ℶ 2026
- ℶLimited edition drop ℶ today
- ℶTip ℶ: double-check your formatting
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2136 | |
| HTML Entity | ℶ | |
| HTML Code | ℶ | |
| CSS | \2136 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8502 | |
| Decimal | 8502 |
How to type Bet Symbol Letter (ℶ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8502 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2136 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2136. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2136, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ℶ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Bet Symbol letter mean?
The ℶ character is a stylized “bet” glyph used as a decorative symbol in text. In practice, people use it when they want a typographic, ornament-like look that resembles a bet/“B” shape rather than a standard Latin letter. Because it’s categorized as “Decorative & Stylized,” it’s most often chosen for headings, branding accents, posters, covers, and other design contexts where a distinctive character helps create visual character. When used in writing, it typically functions as a visual marker or ornament rather than conveying a widely standardized linguistic meaning.
What Unicode character is ℶ?
ℶ is the Bet Symbol with Unicode code point U+2136.
How can I copy ℶ for use in HTML?
You can copy the symbol directly, or use the HTML entity ℶ.
What’s the best way to use ℶ in CSS or JavaScript?
For CSS use the escape \\2136. For JavaScript use \\u{2136}.
Is ℶ a standard letter like A–Z?
It’s categorized as “Decorative & Stylized,” so it’s typically used for a stylized look or symbolic accent rather than as a standard alphabet letter.