HTML Entity for Uppercase E Script Capital (ℰ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2130

HTML Entity for uppercase E script capital (U+2130) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Uppercase E Script Capital?

Uppercase E script capital (ℰ) is the Unicode character at U+2130 in Letterlike Symbols. Official name: SCRIPT CAPITAL E — a script-style capital E used in mathematical notation (often for expectation) and elegant typography.

Remember

Character     ℰ
Unicode       U+2130
Named entity  &Escr;  (capital E)
Hex entity    &#x2130;
Decimal       &#8496;
CSS escape    \2130
Not the same  E · ℯ · Ǝ

Prefer &Escr; in HTML markup — the capital E in the name matters. Numeric forms and typing ℰ in UTF-8 also work. For script small e, use &escr; (ℯ).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&Escr;`	HTML markup (preferred)
Direct character	`ℰ`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`ℰ`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`ℰ`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2130`	Stylesheet `content`
Script small e	ℯ (U+212F)	Named `&escr;`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Script capital E / expectation	`&Escr;` or type `ℰ`
Script small e (ℯ)	ℯ (`&escr;`)
Plain capital E	E (U+0045)
Reversed capital E	Ǝ (`Ǝ`)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2130"`

See it

Live Preview

Script capital E rendered alone and next to related symbols.

Large glyph ℰ

Math use ℰ[X] (expectation)

Compared ℰ | ℯ | E

With entities Named: ℰ | Hex: ℰ | Decimal: ℰ

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the symbol with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce ℰ, plus a short expectation example.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Uppercase E Script Capital (ℰ)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2130";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &Escr;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2130;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8496;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ℰ</p>
  <p>Expectation: &Escr;[X]</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &Escr; (capital E) is the clearest HTML form for U+2130. Lowercase &escr; is a different character (ℯ).

2. Hex: U+2130 → ℰ in HTML. Same glyph as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8496 → ℰ. Same glyph as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \2130 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ℰ after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / math: paste ℰ in UTF-8, or write &Escr;[X] for a short expectation label.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+2130.

Case

&Escr; ≠ &escr;

&Escr; → ℰ (script capital). &escr; → ℯ (script small). Entity names are case-sensitive.

vs E

Not a plain capital E

ASCII E (U+0045) is not letterlike. Use &Escr; when you need the script capital glyph.

vs italic

Not CSS italic

font-style: italic only styles a letter. U+2130 is a dedicated script capital character.

Fonts

Letterlike coverage varies

Some fonts substitute a generic E. Prefer a math-capable or Letterlike Symbols font for ℰ.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2130 belongs in CSS strings. &Escr; / ℰ / ℰ belong in HTML.

Math

Mark math context

For expectation formulas, wrap math in appropriate markup (for example MathML or a math role) so assistive tech can treat it as math.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Script capital E (U+2130) and its entity forms (&Escr;, ℰ, ℰ, CSS \\2130) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Letterlike Symbols font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Uppercase E Script Capital (ℰ)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes

U+2130 / &Escr; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &Escr; (capital E) in HTML. Use \\2130 only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with &escr; (ℯ).

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: script capital E is U+2130 (decimal 8496) — glyph ℰ.
HTML: prefer &Escr; (capital E) — also ℰ / ℰ.
CSS: use \2130 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ℰ is script capital — not plain E, not ℯ (&escr;).

One line: U+2130 → &Escr; / ℰ / ℰ / CSS \2130.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ℰ in HTML?

Use &Escr; (named), ℰ (hex), ℰ (decimal), type ℰ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2130 in content. Prefer &Escr; in normal HTML.

What is the Unicode value for script capital E?

U+2130 (SCRIPT CAPITAL E). Hex 2130, decimal 8496. It belongs to Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2130?

Yes. Use &Escr; (capital E). Numeric forms ℰ and ℰ also work. Note: &escr; (lowercase) is script small e (ℯ).

Is ℰ the same as E or ℯ?

No. ℰ is script capital E (U+2130, &Escr;). Plain E is U+0045. ℯ is script small e (U+212F, &escr;).

When should I use &Escr;?

Use it in mathematical notation (for example expectation ℰ[X]), letterlike symbols, or when a script capital E glyph is required — not as a substitute for plain E.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2130?

HTML entities (&Escr;, ℰ, or ℰ) go in markup. The CSS escape \2130 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Script capital E is Unicode U+2130 (decimal 8496) — glyph ℰ in Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F). HTML5 names it &Escr; (capital E). Official name: SCRIPT CAPITAL E. Often used for the expectation operator in probability. Script small e is &escr; (ℯ, U+212F).

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Learn the HTML entity for uppercase E with diaeresis (U+00CB).

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