Mathematical Sans-Serif Capital D 𝖣
Visual Description: The letter is a tall D with straight edges and a smooth curved bowl. It is drawn in a geometric sans-serif style. The strokes are uniform and thin. It looks precise and modern. The form emphasizes clarity over flourish. It is easy to recognize at small sizes. In digital fonts, the D has sharp terminals.
Meaning & Usage: In math writing, this D acts as a symbol. It stands for a value, a variable, or a label in formulas. It is not bound to a single meaning. The sans-serif style signals a neutral role in equations. Use it for identifiers where serif fonts seem formal.
Historical Background: The idea of using stylized letters in math grew with the move to clear digital typography. Designers grouped sans-serif shapes into functional sets. This D is part of a family that favors legibility in compact displays. Across fields, emphasis shifted toward neutral symbols that do not imply tradition.
Practical Use: In calculators and math editors, this D can be selected from a symbol palette. It helps label axes, sets, or variables with clean contrast. Quick UI controls allow you to apply the symbol in formulas or compare values side by side. Use as a neutral placeholder in demonstrations.
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Look‑alikes: D (U+44).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D5A3 - General Category:
Lu - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0044 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 96 A3 - UTF-16:
D835 DDA3 - UTF-32:
0001D5A3 - HTML dec:
𝖣 - HTML hex:
𝖣 - JS escape:
\u{1D5A3} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL SANS-SERIF CAPITAL D} - Python \U:
\U0001D5A3 - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%96%A3 - CSS escape:
\1D5A3
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+1D5A3 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 햣 (hex) or 햣 (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.