Mathematical Sans-Serif Capital F 𝖥
Visual Description: The symbol is a bold, geometric uppercase F in a sans-serif style. It has a straight vertical stem and a short horizontal bar that ends with a clean edge. The lines are uniform in thickness, with no serifs. It reads clearly in formulas and on calculators or UI panels.
Meaning & Usage: In math, F often marks a function, a family of functions, or a mapping. It serves as a label rather than a numeric value, guiding notation in equations like F(x) and in diagrams. In UI contexts, the sans-serif F signals function-related controls, lists, or comparisons.
Historical Background: The sans-serif variant of mathematical letters emerged to improve readability in print and on screens. Designers separated letters from body text to reduce visual noise, leading to dedicated styles for math symbols. Over time, Mathematical Sans-Serif letters became common in technical documents and digital tools, offering a clean, modern look.
Practical Use: In calculators and math editors, this F helps distinguish a function from a variable. It is used in formulas, function keys, and quick UI controls for operations or comparisons. When selecting or applying a function in software, the bold sans-serif F acts as a clear, accessible cue for users.
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Look‑alikes: F (U+46).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D5A5 - General Category:
Lu - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0046 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 96 A5 - UTF-16:
D835 DDA5 - UTF-32:
0001D5A5 - HTML dec:
𝖥 - HTML hex:
𝖥 - JS escape:
\u{1D5A5} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL SANS-SERIF CAPITAL F} - Python \U:
\U0001D5A5 - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%96%A5 - CSS escape:
\1D5A5
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+1D5A5 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 향 (hex) or 향 (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.