Mathematical Bold Small W Symbol
The 𝐰 character is the mathematical bold, lowercase form of the letter w.
U+1D430
𝐰 (Mathematical Bold Small W) is a Unicode character used to represent bold w in math typography. It’s commonly used where consistent styling matters across fonts and platforms. You can copy it directly or use the provided codepoint escapes.
Mathematical Bold Small W Symbol Meaning
𝐰 is the Unicode character named “MATHEMATICAL BOLD SMALL W” (U+1D430). It belongs to the “Math” category and is specifically meant for mathematical text where a bold lowercase w is needed. In practice, designers and authors use it as a typographic variant rather than a plain “w”, especially in formulas, labels, and rendered math-like text. Since it is a dedicated Unicode code point, it can be copied directly for consistent appearance—assuming the target font supports mathematical alphanumeric bold characters.
Common uses
- •Type mathematical variables that require bold styling (w as a vector-like or emphasized variable)
- •Create consistent math-like labels in diagrams and infographics
- •Use in document headings or captions where “bold w” is stylistically preferred
- •Format plain-text representations of equations in social posts or chat
- •Design UI text that needs a math bold lowercase character distinct from normal w
Examples
𝐰 — Mathematical Bold Small W
- 𝐰Let 𝐰 be a weight parameter.
- 𝐰Compute f(𝐰) for the given input.
- 𝐰Update 𝐰 using the gradient rule.
- 𝐰The vector 𝐰 is normalized.
- 𝐰We solve for 𝐰 numerically.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D430 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝐰 | |
| HTML Code | 𝐰 | |
| CSS | \1D430 | |
| Decimal | 119856 |
How to type Mathematical Bold Small W Symbol (𝐰)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D430 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 1d430, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 𝐰 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 Mathematical Bold Small W symbol mean?
𝐰 is the Unicode character named “MATHEMATICAL BOLD SMALL W” (U+1D430). It belongs to the “Math” category and is specifically meant for mathematical text where a bold lowercase w is needed. In practice, designers and authors use it as a typographic variant rather than a plain “w”, especially in formulas, labels, and rendered math-like text. Since it is a dedicated Unicode code point, it can be copied directly for consistent appearance—assuming the target font supports mathematical alphanumeric bold characters.
What Unicode character is 𝐰?
𝐰 is the Unicode character “MATHEMATICAL BOLD SMALL W” with code point U+1D430.
How can I copy 𝐰 into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𝐰
How do I include 𝐰 in CSS?
In CSS, you can use the escape form: \\1D430.
What JavaScript escape can I use for 𝐰?
In JavaScript, you can use: \\u{1D430}.