Mathematical Sans-Serif Capital G 𝖦
Visual Description: The symbol is a tall, clean G with no serifs. It uses a uniform stroke width and a geometric feel with rounded edges. In print and on screens it reads as a neutral, modern letter. In formulas it behaves like a variable or function label. It stands out in calculators as a distinct glyph for notation.
Meaning & Usage: The glyph is used to name mathematical objects such as variables, functions, or groups. Its sans-serif style signals clarity and neutrality, helping quick reading in formulas and calculators. In user interfaces, it may label a grouping option or a function button. Use it to keep notation readable and scannable.
Historical Background: Historically, sans-serif math letters grew as displays and printers demanded clean symbols. The mathematical alphanumeric symbols block provides many styled letters for distinct roles, and G became a popular choice for modern notation. The trend favors readability and consistency over ornate design, shaping how educators and software present math ideas.
Practical Use: In practice, treat this G as a flexible label. In formulas, assign it to a function, a matrix, or a variable. In calculators, it can mark a current value or the result of a quick operation. In apps or dashboards, add small UI controls near the symbol to compare options or select paths.
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Look‑alikes: G (U+47).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D5A6 - General Category:
Lu - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0047 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 96 A6 - UTF-16:
D835 DDA6 - UTF-32:
0001D5A6 - HTML dec:
𝖦 - HTML hex:
𝖦 - JS escape:
\u{1D5A6} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL SANS-SERIF CAPITAL G} - Python \U:
\U0001D5A6 - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%96%A6 - CSS escape:
\1D5A6
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+1D5A6 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 햦 (hex) or 햦 (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.