Double-struck Italic Small E Letter
ⅇ is the double-struck italic small e character used as a stylized letterform in text and typography.
U+2147
The character “ⅇ” is a decorative, stylized form of the small letter e. It has a specific Unicode identity, so copying it preserves the exact glyph across platforms. Use it when you need a distinctive “e” style in design, notation, or UI text.
Double-struck Italic Small E Letter Meaning
“ⅇ” (Unicode U+2147) is named “DOUBLE-STRUCK ITALIC SMALL E.” As a character, it’s primarily used for its visual styling rather than a widely standardized meaning like a specific operator. In practice, people use it as a typographic alternative to a lowercase “e” when they want a double-struck, italic presentation. Depending on the context (such as mathematical formatting, branding, or decorative UI text), it may be chosen to convey emphasis or to match a set of other double-struck/italic glyphs. If you’re encoding mathematical notation, verify how your target font and rendering system interpret and display this exact Unicode character.
Common uses
- •Typography and layout mockups where a stylized lowercase “e” is needed
- •Designing posters, badges, or icons that require consistent double-struck letter styling
- •Writing decorative headings or UI labels with a distinctive character set
- •Using a specific Unicode character in documents or web content for exact glyph matching
- •Front-end and design-system assets where you want predictable copy/paste of the same character
Examples
ⅇ Double-Struck Italic Small E
- ⅇThe value of ⅇ is highlighted in the header.
- ⅇChoose the font style: ⅇ instead of e for emphasis.
- ⅇThis icon uses ⅇ to match the branding theme.
- ⅇIn the legend, ⅇ indicates the italic double-struck variant.
- ⅇAdd ⅇ to your layout for a consistent typographic look.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2147 | |
| HTML Entity | ⅇ | |
| HTML Code | ⅇ | |
| CSS | \2147 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8519 | |
| Decimal | 8519 |
How to type Double-struck Italic Small E Letter (ⅇ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8519 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2147 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2147. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2147, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⅇ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Double-struck Italic Small E letter mean?
“ⅇ” (Unicode U+2147) is named “DOUBLE-STRUCK ITALIC SMALL E.” As a character, it’s primarily used for its visual styling rather than a widely standardized meaning like a specific operator. In practice, people use it as a typographic alternative to a lowercase “e” when they want a double-struck, italic presentation. Depending on the context (such as mathematical formatting, branding, or decorative UI text), it may be chosen to convey emphasis or to match a set of other double-struck/italic glyphs. If you’re encoding mathematical notation, verify how your target font and rendering system interpret and display this exact Unicode character.
What character is “ⅇ”?
“ⅇ” is Unicode U+2147, named DOUBLE-STRUCK ITALIC SMALL E.
How do I copy “ⅇ” for web or documents?
Copy the glyph directly, or use the HTML entity: ⅇ.
Does “ⅇ” have the same meaning as the letter “e”?
Most of the time, it’s a stylized typographic alternative to a lowercase “e.” Any special meaning depends on your context (e.g., notation or branding), not on a universally fixed definition.
Will “ⅇ” display correctly in all fonts?
It may depend on font support. For consistent rendering, test the character in your target environment and consider a font that includes this Unicode block.