DOUBLE-STRUCK CAPITAL P·U+2119

Character Information

Code Point
U+2119
HEX
2119
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter

Character Representations

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EncodingHexBinary
UTF8
E2 84 99
11100010 10000100 10011001
UTF16 (big Endian)
21 19
00100001 00011001
UTF16 (little Endian)
19 21
00011001 00100001
UTF32 (big Endian)
00 00 21 19
00000000 00000000 00100001 00011001
UTF32 (little Endian)
19 21 00 00
00011001 00100001 00000000 00000000
HTML Entity
ℙ
URI Encoded
%E2%84%99

Description

The Unicode character U+2119, known as the DOUBLE-STRUCK CAPITAL P, is a typographical representation that plays a significant role in digital text. This specific character is often employed to convey a sense of emphasis or importance in written content, much like bold or italicized text. Its double-struck design, where the letters appear to be enclosed within a border, lends it a distinctive visual appeal that makes it an attractive option for headings or title case usage. In technical contexts, the DOUBLE-STRUCK CAPITAL P may be used in mathematical notation, equations, and computer science applications where it serves to differentiate certain symbols or variables from others. This character's unique design helps prevent any possible confusion that might arise when reading complex formulas or algorithms, enhancing readability and overall comprehension. Despite being less common than other Unicode characters, the DOUBLE-STRUCK CAPITAL P still holds a valuable position in digital typography. Its versatility and ability to convey emphasis make it an essential tool for designers and content creators alike, contributing to the richness and variety of textual expression available through modern digital technology.

How to type the symbol on Windows

Hold Alt and type 8473 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.

  1. Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout

    The character has the Unicode code point U+2119. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of 0x0800 to 0xffff.

    Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format: 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
    Where the x are the payload bits.

    UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range
    Codepoint RangeBytesBit patternPayload length
    U+0000 - U+007F10xxxxxxx7 bits
    U+0080 - U+07FF2110xxxxx 10xxxxxx11 bits
    U+0800 - U+FFFF31110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx16 bits
    U+10000 - U+10FFFF411110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx21 bits
  2. Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:

    Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2119 to binary: 00100001 00011001. Those are the payload bits.

  3. Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:

    Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
    11100010 10000100 10011001