Mathematical Sans-Serif Capital P 𝖯
Visual Description: The symbol is a bold, geometric uppercase P drawn in a mathematical sans serif style. It has a straight vertical stem and a rounded bowl that feels light yet clear. Its clean lines give it a modern, technical look suitable for dense notation and UI labels.
Meaning & Usage: In formulas it commonly stands for a matrix or a variable name. It may represent a projection or a permutation indicator in certain contexts. In quick calculations it serves as a placeholder for parameters, and in interfaces it helps distinguish a specific term from others.
Historical Background: The practice of using plain form letters in bold or geometric styles grew with modern type design. This style aims for legibility in dense formulas and compact displays. Over time it became common in technical texts and digital tools, where clear symbol shapes aid quick recognition.
Practical Use: Designers and educators show this P on calculators and quick UI controls to mark a parameter, a presentation of a matrix, or a probability label. It supports simple operations and comparisons with other symbols, helping users skim and select the right term during problem solving.
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Look‑alikes: P (U+50).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D5AF - General Category:
Lu - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0050 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 96 AF - UTF-16:
D835 DDAF - UTF-32:
0001D5AF - HTML dec:
𝖯 - HTML hex:
𝖯 - JS escape:
\u{1D5AF} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL SANS-SERIF CAPITAL P} - Python \U:
\U0001D5AF - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%96%AF - CSS escape:
\1D5AF
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+1D5AF or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 햯 (hex) or 햯 (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.