Mathematical Italic Small Alpha Symbol
๐ผ (mathematical italic small alpha) is a styled lowercase alpha used as a math variable in equations and notation.
U+1D6FC
๐ผ is a Unicode character named MATHEMATICAL ITALIC SMALL ALPHA. Itโs commonly used to represent a lowercase โalphaโ in math-style typography. Copy it directly, or use the provided Unicode/HTML/JS escapes in code.
Mathematical Italic Small Alpha Symbol Meaning
๐ผ is the Unicode โmathematical italic small alphaโ character (U+1D6FC). Unlike the plain Greek letter alpha (ฮฑ), this version is designed for mathematical typesetting, where italic styling helps distinguish variables and symbols inside formulas. Youโll often see ๐ผ used as a variable name in algebra, calculus, and related scientific notation. In practice, itโs also used in documents or design layouts where you want a clean, math-like alpha glyph rather than the standard text alpha. Treat it as a typographic variant of alpha intended for formula contexts.
Common uses
- โขLabeling variables in math equations (e.g., parameters like ฮฑ)
- โขWriting physics or engineering formulas in a math-style typeface
- โขDesigning math-themed graphics or posters that need a consistent alpha glyph
- โขCreating technical documentation and cheat sheets with typographic math symbols
- โขUsing in code-rendered content where you want the mathematical italic alpha specifically
Examples
๐ผ โ Mathematical Italic Small Alpha
- ๐ผLet ๐ผ be a real constant.
- ๐ผThe solution depends on ๐ผ.
- ๐ผCompute f(๐ผ) for the given value.
- ๐ผSet ฮฑ = ๐ผ in the final expression.
- ๐ผDifferentiate with respect to ๐ผ.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D6FC | |
| HTML Entity | 𝛼 | |
| HTML Code | 𝛼 | |
| CSS | \1D6FC | |
| Decimal | 120572 |
How to type Mathematical Italic Small Alpha Symbol (๐ผ)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D6FC 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 1d6fc, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ๐ผ 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 Italic Small Alpha symbol mean?
๐ผ is the Unicode โmathematical italic small alphaโ character (U+1D6FC). Unlike the plain Greek letter alpha (ฮฑ), this version is designed for mathematical typesetting, where italic styling helps distinguish variables and symbols inside formulas. Youโll often see ๐ผ used as a variable name in algebra, calculus, and related scientific notation. In practice, itโs also used in documents or design layouts where you want a clean, math-like alpha glyph rather than the standard text alpha. Treat it as a typographic variant of alpha intended for formula contexts.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐ผ?
๐ผ is U+1D6FC (MATHEMATICAL ITALIC SMALL ALPHA).
How can I copy ๐ผ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: 𝛼.
How do I use ๐ผ in CSS?
In CSS, the escape form is: \\1D6FC.
How do I write ๐ผ in JavaScript?
In JavaScript, you can use: \\u{1D6FC}.