Script Capital L
U+2112Letterlike Symbols
Also known as script LLaplace transform symbolLagrangian symbolcursive L
Copy and paste ℒ. The Script Capital L character has Unicode code point U+2112 and decimal HTML code ℒ.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+2112- HTML Code
ℒ- CSS Code
\2112- HTML Entity
ℒ- HEX Code
ℒ
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+2112
- Decimal
- 8466
- Unicode name
- SCRIPT CAPITAL L
- Block
- Letterlike Symbols · U+2100–U+214F
- General category
- Uppercase Letter (Lu)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u2112"
Appears in
About Script Capital L
Script capital L is a letterlike mathematical symbol whose meaning depends on context, including common use for a Laplace transform or a Lagrangian.
ℒ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+2112 (decimal 8466). Its official Unicode name is SCRIPT CAPITAL L.
It belongs to the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F), its General Category is Uppercase Letter (Lu), and it was added in Unicode 1.1, released in 1993. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Common uses
- Denoting the Laplace transform in mathematics
- Denoting a Lagrangian in physics
Examples
- Laplace transform
- ℒ{f(t)}
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0, the HTML Standard’s list of named character references, and Unicode’s code page mappings.
How to type or insert Script Capital L
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
2112, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “script capital l”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2112, then press Space. - HTML
ℒorℒ. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\2112";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u2112"
Common questions about Script Capital L
What is the Script Capital L symbol?
Script capital L is a letterlike mathematical symbol whose meaning depends on context, including common use for a Laplace transform or a Lagrangian. In Unicode it is U+2112, officially named SCRIPT CAPITAL L. It is also known as script L, Laplace transform symbol, Lagrangian symbol, and cursive L.
How do I copy and paste the Script Capital L symbol?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ℒ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Script Capital L symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 2112 and press Alt+X to turn the code into ℒ. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “script capital l”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Script Capital L symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “script capital l”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Script Capital L symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Script Capital L symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ℒ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “script capital l”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 2112 as the character code.
Is the Script Capital L symbol an emoji?
No. ℒ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Script Capital L symbol show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ℒ. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Letterlike Symbols block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Script Capital L symbol?
In HTML, write ℒ (decimal) or ℒ (hexadecimal), or the named entity ℒ. In CSS, use content: "\2112"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u2112". See all HTML codes.