Double-struck Small Gamma Letter
ℽ is the double-struck small gamma character used as a decorative or typographic variant of gamma.
U+213D
ℽ is Unicode character U+213D, called Double-Struck Small Gamma. It’s often used when you want a stylized gamma look rather than the standard Greek letter. Below you’ll find copy options, encoding details, and practical ways to use it.
Double-struck Small Gamma Letter Meaning
ℽ (DOUBLE-STRUCK SMALL GAMMA) is a stylized form of the Greek small letter gamma (γ). The “double-struck” styling gives it a distinct, more formal or decorative appearance compared with typical gamma glyphs. In practice, it may be used in design mockups, posters, or UI text where you want a special symbol without relying on images. It can also appear in technical-looking typography, where the designer or author wants to distinguish variables, labels, or annotations from standard Greek characters.
Common uses
- •Typography accents in posters and branding layouts
- •Decorative math-style labels in UI design
- •Custom variable markers in documents or templates
- •Editorial or graphic design callouts using a stylized gamma
- •Social posts where you want a unique Greek-themed symbol
Examples
ℽ Double-Struck Small Gamma (U+213D)
- ℽThe parameter ℽ controls the curve shape.
- ℽChoose ℽ to switch between two display styles.
- ℽLet ℽ represent the small gamma variant in this diagram.
- ℽUpdate the label from γ to ℽ for a double-struck look.
- ℽℽ appears in the legend as a highlighted gamma symbol.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+213D | |
| HTML Entity | ℽ | |
| HTML Code | ℽ | |
| CSS | \213D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8509 | |
| Decimal | 8509 |
How to type Double-struck Small Gamma Letter (ℽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8509 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 213D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 213D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 213d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ℽ 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 Small Gamma letter mean?
ℽ (DOUBLE-STRUCK SMALL GAMMA) is a stylized form of the Greek small letter gamma (γ). The “double-struck” styling gives it a distinct, more formal or decorative appearance compared with typical gamma glyphs. In practice, it may be used in design mockups, posters, or UI text where you want a special symbol without relying on images. It can also appear in technical-looking typography, where the designer or author wants to distinguish variables, labels, or annotations from standard Greek characters.
What Unicode character is ℽ?
ℽ is the Unicode character “DOUBLE-STRUCK SMALL GAMMA” with code point U+213D.
How can I copy ℽ on my device?
Copy the symbol directly from this page (ℽ) and paste it into your editor, document, or design tool.
How do I use ℽ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ℽ where supported.
How do I enter ℽ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\213D. JavaScript escape: \\u{213D}.