Mathematical Sans-Serif Bold Capital H 𝗛
Visual Description: The symbol is a tall, bold H with clean, straight lines and uniform strokes. It is sans-serif and highly legible at small sizes. The edges are crisp and there are no decorative serifs. On screens and in print, it reads clearly and compactly, suitable for quick math cues.
Meaning & Usage: It functions as a symbolic label in math and science. It may denote a matrix, a set, or a general variable in concise equations. In user interfaces, the bold style signals emphasis and helps separate concepts. In calculators and apps, it aids quick recognition of operations or comparisons.
Historical Background: The style emerged with the shift toward clear typography for math and computation. As software and printing evolved, designers adopted sans-serif bold capitals to reduce ambiguity and improve legibility. They became common for labeling matrices and key concepts in dense formulas, dashboards, and educational materials. General, not tied to a single moment.
Practical Use: Use this symbol to label a concept in a calculation or data set. In formulas, place it where a matrix, header, or primary variable is intended, keeping a consistent style with other bold symbols. In interfaces, provide a quick control or toggle to switch views or highlight results. Ensure readable contrast on calculators and widgets.
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Look‑alikes: H (U+48).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D5DB - General Category:
Lu - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0048 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 97 9B - UTF-16:
D835 DDDB - UTF-32:
0001D5DB - HTML dec:
𝗛 - HTML hex:
𝗛 - JS escape:
\u{1D5DB} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL SANS-SERIF BOLD CAPITAL H} - Python \U:
\U0001D5DB - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%97%9B - CSS escape:
\1D5DB
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+1D5DB or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 헛 (hex) or 헛 (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.