Mathematical Bold Script Small Q 𝓺

Visual Description: The character is a bold script Q with rounded loops and a long, arcing tail. It resembles a calligraphic letter drawn with smooth, even strokes. The form is compact yet graceful, giving it a distinctive presence in dense math lines. It reads clearly on calculators and in UI fonts.

Meaning & Usage: This is a stylized variable used to mark a quantity, function, or special symbol. In formulas it stands apart from ordinary letters, signaling emphasis or a role as a named object. Designers use it to improve readability when equations appear in lists or panels. It also aids quick comparisons.

Historical Background: Glyphs in this family come from an effort to extend math fonts with script styles. They are designed for clear distinction between text and symbolic notation. Unicode and font designers provide such characters to support expressive math while keeping the writing fast and legible in print and on screens.

Practical Use: In learning tools and calculators, the glyph can mark a variable or a target function. Use it to separate special quantities from ordinary letters in a formula or data table. Quick UI controls can toggle its visibility in a sheet, or apply it when comparing options in a problem.

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Look‑alikes: q (U+71).

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