Medium Mathematical Space Symbol
(U+205F) is a Unicode “medium mathematical space” character for typographic spacing.
U+205F
is the Unicode character named “Medium Mathematical Space” (U+205F). It’s intended for fine-grained spacing in mathematical or technical text. Use it when you need a space that is more specific than a regular blank.
Medium Mathematical Space Symbol Meaning
The character is Unicode’s “MEDIUM MATHEMATICAL SPACE” (U+205F). In practice, it’s used to insert a controlled, typographic space that’s meant for mathematical layout or other contexts where spacing consistency matters. Compared with a normal space, it may render with different width depending on the font and layout engine. Since it’s a dedicated spacing codepoint (category: Punctuation), it’s most useful when you want a specific “math-like” gap rather than relying on typical spaces or multiple spaces. There’s no widely established everyday meaning beyond its role as a spacing character.
Common uses
- •Adding a consistent, math-style gap in formulas or technical text
- •Improving readability around operators (e.g., minus, times) in custom typography
- •Creating precise spacing in code-like prose or documentation
- •Fine-tuning alignment in styled text where normal spaces look inconsistent
- •Copy/pasting preformatted mathematical text where spacing should be preserved
Examples
Medium Mathematical Space (U+205F)
- a + b
- x = y / z
- Set {1, 2, 3} → values
- sin (θ) = cos (θ)
- m · n = k
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+205F | |
| HTML Entity |   | |
| HTML Code |   | |
| CSS | \205F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8287 | |
| Decimal | 8287 |
How to type Medium Mathematical Space Symbol ( )
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8287 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 205F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 205F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 205f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 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 Medium Mathematical Space symbol mean?
The character is Unicode’s “MEDIUM MATHEMATICAL SPACE” (U+205F). In practice, it’s used to insert a controlled, typographic space that’s meant for mathematical layout or other contexts where spacing consistency matters. Compared with a normal space, it may render with different width depending on the font and layout engine. Since it’s a dedicated spacing codepoint (category: Punctuation), it’s most useful when you want a specific “math-like” gap rather than relying on typical spaces or multiple spaces. There’s no widely established everyday meaning beyond its role as a spacing character.
What Unicode character is ?
is the Unicode character named “MEDIUM MATHEMATICAL SPACE” with codepoint U+205F.
How do I copy it into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity:  .
How do I use it in CSS or JavaScript?
In CSS you can use the escape: \205F. In JavaScript (Unicode escapes) you can use: \u{205F}.
Will it always look the same as a normal space?
No. Its rendered width can vary by font and rendering engine, and it’s intended to act like a typographic mathematical spacing character rather than an ordinary blank.