U+1D445 "𝑅" Mathematical Italic Capital R Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1D445 "𝑅" Mathematical Italic Capital R is a typographic symbol specifically designed for mathematical and scientific notation, distinct from the standard Latin capital R, to represent variables, matrices, or other entities in italicized textual contexts. It belongs to the Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols block, which provides separate characters for bold, italic, script, and fraktur styles to ensure unambiguous rendering in complex formulas where formatting like font slope or weight carries semantic meaning. This character is commonly used in typesetting systems such as LaTeX or in Unicode-aware text editors to denote a variable or parameter, often appearing in documents on linear algebra, physics, or economics where a plain italic R might be confused with ordinary text. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard allows for consistent representation across different platforms and software without relying on dynamic font styling, preserving the intended mathematical interpretation.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𝑅 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𝑅 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9D 0x91 0x85 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD835 0xDC45 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001D445 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud835\udc45 |
Unicode Properties