Mathematical Bold Script Capital B 𝓑
Visual Description: The character appears as a bold, flowing B with extended swashes that hint at script handwriting. It sits heavier than a plain letter and carries a formal, elegant rhythm. In formulas and diagrams, it stands out without breaking line flow, especially in digital interfaces and calculators.
Meaning & Usage: In math, this bold script B is used to mark a special object, such as a variable, a space, or a named entity in a set of equations. It signals distinction from ordinary letters and helps group related terms in a compact, readable way. Software may render it automatically in bold.
Historical Background: Plain typefaces evolved to support clearer math notation. Editors and designers created script and bold variants to convey emphasis, elegance, or a special role for objects in equations. Early digital systems later carried these styles into keyboards, fonts, and rendering rules, enabling consistent visual cues across tools.
Practical Use: In teaching and tools, the bold script B helps separate a standout object from other symbols. Writers apply it to denote a key variable or a distinguished space. Calculators and UI controls offer quick options to switch styles or compare values, preserving clarity during long formulas.
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Look‑alikes: B (U+42).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D4D1 - General Category:
Lu - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0042 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 93 91 - UTF-16:
D835 DCD1 - UTF-32:
0001D4D1 - HTML dec:
𝓑 - HTML hex:
𝓑 - JS escape:
\u{1D4D1} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL BOLD SCRIPT CAPITAL B} - Python \U:
\U0001D4D1 - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%93%91 - CSS escape:
\1D4D1
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+1D4D1 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 퓑 (hex) or 퓑 (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.