Mathematical Fraktur Capital G 𝔊
Visual Description: The symbol is a capital G set in a mathematical Fraktur typeface. It features bold, angular lines and ornate curves. The inner loop is compact, while the outer stroke sweeps gracefully. The overall look is formal and decorative, yet clearly legible in math notation. It is used in dry notes and proofs.
Meaning & Usage: In math text, this G marks a special object or an emphasized quantity. It signals distinction from ordinary letters. In formulas, it may represent a generator, a transformed variable, or a labeled function under a change of perspective. It conveys a formal, authoritative tone. In many textbooks too.
Historical Background: Fraktur-style letters emerged in print as a way to distinguish math notation from standard text. They were adopted for printed science and philosophy and later digital fonts carried the style into math editors. The idea is to create a distinct visual identity without changing the symbol's meaning. It remains a stylistic choice that does not alter meaning.
Practical Use: In calculators and editors, you may switch to a Fraktur font for emphasis or for a themed worksheet. Quick UI controls let you swap glyphs or compare symbols side by side. This G can help separate ideas in notes, proofs, or problem sets. Keep fonts consistent to avoid confusion.
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Look‑alikes: G (U+47).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D50A - General Category:
Lu - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0047 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 94 8A - UTF-16:
D835 DD0A - UTF-32:
0001D50A - HTML dec:
𝔊 - HTML hex:
𝔊 - JS escape:
\u{1D50A} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL FRAKTUR CAPITAL G} - Python \U:
\U0001D50A - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%94%8A - CSS escape:
\1D50A
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+1D50A or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 픊 (hex) or 픊 (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.