Mathematical Sans-Serif Capital S 𝖲
Visual Description: The symbol is a tall, clean S drawn in a sans-serif style. It has even strokes and no extra ornaments. It reads clearly at small sizes on screens and in print. The shape feels geometric and neutral, fitting many math contexts without bias.
Meaning & Usage: This S usually marks a concept rather than a numeric value. It can denote a set, a space in geometry, or a variable name. In equations, it acts as a label rather than an operator. It appears with other symbols in formulas and in quick UI controls for operations or comparisons.
Historical Background: The sans-serif style grew with a broader move toward clear typography in math notation. It aims to improve legibility in dense blocks and on screens. The symbol exists alongside a family of similar letters that are easy to distinguish in print and digital media. History is gradual and generic, not tied to any single origin.
Practical Use: In teaching and learning, this S helps identify a set or a space quickly. In digital tools, the symbol is chosen for clarity and to avoid misreading. Quick UI controls for operations or comparisons may label buttons with S to denote a set, size, or space. Use consistent typography across slides, apps, and calculators for clarity.
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Look‑alikes: S (U+53).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D5B2 - General Category:
Lu - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0053 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 96 B2 - UTF-16:
D835 DDB2 - UTF-32:
0001D5B2 - HTML dec:
𝖲 - HTML hex:
𝖲 - JS escape:
\u{1D5B2} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL SANS-SERIF CAPITAL S} - Python \U:
\U0001D5B2 - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%96%B2 - CSS escape:
\1D5B2
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+1D5B2 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 햲 (hex) or 햲 (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.