ℓ
Script L Symbol (ℓ)
Copy the Script L symbol ℓ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ℓ mean?
The script ℓ is used for length and for the orbital angular momentum quantum number, where it avoids confusion with the digit 1. Its official Unicode name is SCRIPT SMALL L.
Codes and properties
| Character | ℓ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SCRIPT SMALL L |
| Code point | U+2113 |
| Decimal | 8467 |
| Unicode block | Letterlike Symbols |
| HTML entity | ℓ · ℓ |
| CSS | \2113 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2113 |
| Python | \u2113 or \N{SCRIPT SMALL L} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 84 93 |
| LaTeX | \ell |
How to type ℓ
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ℓ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2113then 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
2113; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “script small l”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2113, then Space. - HTML:
ℓrenders as ℓ. - LaTeX:
\ellin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ℓ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2113 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ℓ from this page.
How do I type ℓ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “script small l”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2113.
What is the HTML code for ℓ?
Use ℓ (hex) or ℓ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ℓ?
Use \ell in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)