Mathematical Bold Fraktur Small C 𝖈
Visual Description: The symbol appears as a compact glyph on a plain UI surface. It uses bold lines and clear edges. The shape hints at math without extra decoration. In apps, it sits as a small button on calculators & digit panels for fast use and quick recognition for quick access during study or work.
Meaning & Usage: The mark signals an operation or comparison in formulas. Users apply it in quick calculations, swap operands, or compare values with a tap. It communicates intent clearly, reducing guesswork. Keyboard shortcuts or slider controls let you adjust the inputs without leaving the screen. Presets help new users learn faster.
Historical Background: The idea of a simple operator icon grew from a need for universal symbols in math tools. Designers favored minimal forms that scale well on devices. It evolved with touch interfaces, where big targets and immediate feedback helped users trust automated comparisons. This history stays practical in most tools.
Practical Use: In practice, the symbol guides users through steps in formulas and data checks. It appears beside results, with quick UI controls for swapping values, applying operators, or filtering options. Tools show formulas, toggle modes, and run rapid tests to compare outcomes side by side. It remains relevant across devices and updates.
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Look‑alikes: c (U+63).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D588 - General Category:
Ll - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0063 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 96 88 - UTF-16:
D835 DD88 - UTF-32:
0001D588 - HTML dec:
𝖈 - HTML hex:
𝖈 - JS escape:
\u{1D588} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL BOLD FRAKTUR SMALL C} - Python \U:
\U0001D588 - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%96%88 - CSS escape:
\1D588
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+1D588 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 했 (hex) or 했 (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.