Mathematical Italic Small Eta Symbol
π is the Unicode character MATHEMATICAL ITALIC SMALL ETA used for math typography.
U+1D702
π is a Unicode symbol representing a mathematical italic small eta. Itβs commonly used where italic Greek letters are needed in equations, labels, and technical text. You can copy it directly or generate it by its Unicode code point.
Mathematical Italic Small Eta Symbol Meaning
π (MATHEMATICAL ITALIC SMALL ETA, U+1D702) is a Greek letter form intended for mathematical typesetting. Because itβs the βmathematical italic smallβ version, itβs typically used alongside other mathematical italic Greek letters to maintain consistent styling in equations and notation. In different fields, eta-like symbols may represent a variable, parameter, or index (for example, an βetaβ parameter), depending on the surrounding context. When you need an italic, math-ready eta that matches Unicode typography, this specific character is the appropriate choice.
Common uses
- β’Typing or editing math equations that require an italic eta symbol
- β’Labeling variables in technical documents and academic writing
- β’Creating consistent notation in STEM notes, slide decks, and posters
- β’Using in plots, charts, and legends where math symbols are styled in italic
- β’Rendering symbolically in documentation or code comments for math-heavy projects
Examples
π β Mathematical Italic Small Eta
- πLet π be a small parameter.
- πThe value of π changes with time.
- πAssume π > 0 in the derivation.
- πPlot π versus iteration number.
- πWe denote the result by π in the final line.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D702 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝜂 | |
| HTML Code | 𝜂 | |
| CSS | \1D702 | |
| Decimal | 120578 |
How to type Mathematical Italic Small Eta Symbol (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D702 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 1d702, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy π with the button above and paste it wherever you need it β this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Mathematical Italic Small Eta symbol mean?
π (MATHEMATICAL ITALIC SMALL ETA, U+1D702) is a Greek letter form intended for mathematical typesetting. Because itβs the βmathematical italic smallβ version, itβs typically used alongside other mathematical italic Greek letters to maintain consistent styling in equations and notation. In different fields, eta-like symbols may represent a variable, parameter, or index (for example, an βetaβ parameter), depending on the surrounding context. When you need an italic, math-ready eta that matches Unicode typography, this specific character is the appropriate choice.
What Unicode character is π?
π is MATHEMATICAL ITALIC SMALL ETA with Unicode code point U+1D702.
How can I copy π in my document?
Copy the character directly from this page (π) and paste it into your editor, word processor, or design tool.
What is the HTML entity for π?
The HTML entity is 𝜂.
How do I reference π in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1D702. JavaScript escape: \\u{1D702}.