Mathematical Bold Italic Small S Symbol
๐ is a Unicode mathematical letter used to represent variables in bold italic math text.
U+1D494
๐ is the Unicode character โMATHEMATICAL BOLD ITALIC SMALL Sโ (U+1D494). You can copy it anywhere you need a bold italic styled lowercase S for math or design layouts.
Mathematical Bold Italic Small S Symbol Meaning
๐ (MATHEMATICAL BOLD ITALIC SMALL S, U+1D494) is a styled lowercase S character intended for mathematical typography. Itโs typically used when authors want the letter S to appear in a bold-italic โmath variableโ style, distinct from regular italic s or bold s. In practice, it can help differentiate quantities, sets, or parameters labeled with Sโespecially when multiple variables share similar names. Because it is a single Unicode character (not a font effect), it works best where your system and apps support the Unicode math glyph. Use it in equations, technical writing, and UI mockups that require consistent symbol styling.
Common uses
- โขRepresenting a bold-italic S variable in math notes or documents
- โขLabeling a parameter or quantity named S in formulas and worksheets
- โขUsing a consistent typographic style for math identifiers in UI text
- โขDesigning educational or technical graphics with styled math letters
- โขTyping styled variables in markdown, text editors, and web content that support Unicode math glyphs
Examples
๐ Mathematical Bold Italic Small S
- ๐Let ๐ be the parameter in the model.
- ๐We define ๐ = (x + y)/2.
- ๐Compute the gradient with respect to ๐.
- ๐The set ๐ is determined by the constraints.
- ๐In our notation, ๐ denotes a scalar.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D494 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝒔 | |
| HTML Code | 𝒔 | |
| CSS | \1D494 | |
| Decimal | 119956 |
How to type Mathematical Bold Italic Small S Symbol (๐)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D494 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1d494, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ๐ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it โ this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Mathematical Bold Italic Small S symbol mean?
๐ (MATHEMATICAL BOLD ITALIC SMALL S, U+1D494) is a styled lowercase S character intended for mathematical typography. Itโs typically used when authors want the letter S to appear in a bold-italic โmath variableโ style, distinct from regular italic s or bold s. In practice, it can help differentiate quantities, sets, or parameters labeled with Sโespecially when multiple variables share similar names. Because it is a single Unicode character (not a font effect), it works best where your system and apps support the Unicode math glyph. Use it in equations, technical writing, and UI mockups that require consistent symbol styling.
What Unicode character is ๐?
๐ is โMATHEMATICAL BOLD ITALIC SMALL Sโ with code point U+1D494.
How do I copy ๐ into my work?
Copy the symbol directly from this page. You can also use the provided HTML entity (𝒔) or escape sequences for code.
Is ๐ a font styling effect or a real Unicode character?
It is a real Unicode character. It is not created by styling the normal letter โsโ; it has its own code point.
Why does ๐ look different or not appear in some apps?
Display depends on whether the app/font supports the Unicode math glyph U+1D494. If itโs not supported, the character may fall back to a missing-glyph symbol or look different.