U+1D538 "𝔸" Mathematical Double-Struck Capital A Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1D538 "𝔸" Mathematical Double-Struck Capital A is a stylized letter A drawn with heavy, parallel strokes, commonly known as blackboard bold, which is traditionally used in mathematics and physics to denote fundamental number sets, such as the set of algebraic integers. While its visual appearance mimics a bold typeface, it is encoded as a separate character in the Unicode Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols block specifically for semantic distinction in digital text, ensuring that it is not confused with a regular bold Latin letter or a simple formatting variation. This character is widely employed in mathematical notation to represent concepts like the adeles or affine spaces in advanced algebraic contexts, and its inclusion in Unicode allows for precise, unambiguous representation across different platforms and fonts.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𝔸 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𝔸 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9D 0x94 0xB8 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD835 0xDD38 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001D538 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud835\udd38 |
Unicode Properties