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U+1D5A6 · Mathematical Sans-Serif Capital G · Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols · Common

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.

See our category page for related symbols.

Look‑alikes: G (U+47).

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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: &#120230;
  • HTML hex: &#x1D5A6;
  • 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 (hex) or (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.