U+1D4A2 "𝒢" Mathematical Script Capital G Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

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U+1D4A2 "𝒢" Mathematical Script Capital G is a typographic symbol belonging to the Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols block, designed for use in mathematical notation where a stylized script form of the capital letter G is needed, such as in representing a function, a set, or a mathematical object like a germ or a group in areas like complex analysis or category theory. Its design is based on a cursive or calligraphic script style, differentiating it from the standard Latin capital G to avoid confusion with ordinary text. This character is commonly applied in academic papers, textbooks, and digital mathematical typesetting, and it is supported in modern fonts that include the extended mathematical repertoire, ensuring precise communication in formal mathematical writing.

General Properties

Code Point U+1D4A2
Version Added 3.1
Name Mathematical Script Capital G
Block Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols
General Category Uppercase Letter
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Left To Right
Decomposition Type Font
Decomposition Mapping "G" U+0047 Latin Capital Letter G

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding 𝒢
HTML Hex Encoding 𝒢
UTF-8 Encoding 0xF0 0x9D 0x92 0xA2
UTF-16 Encoding 0xD835 0xDCA2
UTF-32 Encoding 0x0001D4A2
C/C++/Java Escape \ud835\udca2

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check Yes
NFD Quick Check Yes
Numeric Type None
Numeric Value NaN
Line Break Alphabetic
Uppercase Yes
Cased Yes
Changes When NFKC Casefolded Yes
NFKC Casefold "g" U+0067 Latin Small Letter G
NFKC Simple Casefold "g" U+0067 Latin Small Letter G
Script Common
Script Extensions Common
Indic Syllabic Category Other
ID Start Yes
XID Start Yes
ID Continue Yes
XID Continue Yes
Alphabetic Yes
Math Yes
Other Math Yes
Vertical Orientation Rotated
Grapheme Base Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break Other
Word Break Alphabetic letter
Sentence Break Upper