U+1D469 "𝑩" Mathematical Bold Italic Capital B Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1D469 "𝑩" Mathematical Bold Italic Capital B is a typographically styled variant of the Latin capital letter B, specifically designed for mathematical and scientific notation where a bold italic appearance is required to denote vectors, matrices, or other special variables. This character belongs to the Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols block, which provides distinct letter forms that are not simply created by applying font formatting to standard letters but are instead separate encoded characters for semantic clarity and cross-platform consistency in technical documents. Its single code point ensures that the glyph retains its intended bold italic weight regardless of the software or operating system used, preventing misinterpretation that could arise from relying on text formatting alone.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𝑩 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𝑩 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9D 0x91 0xA9 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD835 0xDC69 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001D469 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud835\udc69 |
Unicode Properties