ℂ
Complex Numbers Symbol (ℂ)
Copy the Complex Numbers symbol ℂ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ℂ mean?
Double-struck C (ℂ) denotes the complex numbers a + bi. Its official Unicode name is DOUBLE-STRUCK CAPITAL C.
Codes and properties
| Character | ℂ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOUBLE-STRUCK CAPITAL C |
| Code point | U+2102 |
| Decimal | 8450 |
| Unicode block | Letterlike Symbols |
| HTML entity | ℂ · ℂ |
| CSS | \2102 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2102 |
| Python | \u2102 or \N{DOUBLE-STRUCK CAPITAL C} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 84 82 |
| LaTeX | \mathbb{C} |
How to type ℂ
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ℂ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2102then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2102; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “double-struck capital c”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2102, then Space. - HTML:
ℂrenders as ℂ. - LaTeX:
\mathbb{C}in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ℂ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2102 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ℂ from this page.
How do I type ℂ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “double-struck capital c”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2102.
What is the HTML code for ℂ?
Use ℂ (hex) or ℂ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ℂ?
Use \mathbb{C} in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)