Mathematical Bold Fraktur Small Q 𝖖
Visual Description: The symbol appears as a small q with a bold Gothic stroke. It blends a mathematical bold face with a Fraktur texture, giving it a formal, distinctive look. It stands out in equations and notes on white pages or screens. The lines are clean and the weight is heavy, which helps it grab attention in formulas.
Meaning & Usage: In mathematics, bold Fraktur letters mark special objects or distinguished variables. This q can denote a particular quantity, a function class, or a reference symbol in a derivation. It is often chosen to separate types within a formula to improve readability and organization. In textbooks, such marks aid quick scanning.
Historical Background: This style emerges from typographic traditions that merge weight with a Gothic-inspired script. In general publishing, bold Fraktur variants are used to signify emphasis or a special role for a symbol in longer arguments. The approach is practical, not tied to a single person or place.
Practical Use: In digital tools, you may see this q appear in formulas, notes, or UI demos to show a distinct type. Calculators and math editors offer a font toggle or quick button to apply bold Fraktur to a symbol. It helps comparisons and structured presentations.
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Look‑alikes: q (U+71).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D596 - General Category:
Ll - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0071 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 96 96 - UTF-16:
D835 DD96 - UTF-32:
0001D596 - HTML dec:
𝖖 - HTML hex:
𝖖 - JS escape:
\u{1D596} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL BOLD FRAKTUR SMALL Q} - Python \U:
\U0001D596 - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%96%96 - CSS escape:
\1D596
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+1D596 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 햖 (hex) or 햖 (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.