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LaTeX symbols›Sets›Blackboard bold N

Blackboard bold N in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for mathbb N (ℕ) is \mathbb{N} (natural numbers).

N\mathbb{N}N
\mathbb{N}
Sets · Unicode ℕ (U+2115) · needs amssymb

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How to type Blackboard bold N

Write \mathbb{N} inside math mode, that is between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] or equation block for display math. This symbol needs the amssymb package, so add \usepackage{amssymb} to your preamble.

Set notation lives in math mode: write $\mathbb{N}$, even in the middle of a sentence. With unicode-math under XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX, typing ℕ in a formula gives the same symbol. Not to be confused with \mathbb{R} (ℝ).

Example
$A \mathbb{N} B$ANBA \mathbb{N} BANB

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Often confused with

  • Blackboard bold R \mathbb{R} (ℝ): real numbers
  • Normal Distribution \mathcal{N} (𝒩): normal / Gaussian distribution
  • Indicator Function \mathds{1} (𝟙): indicator function / characteristic function

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FAQ

How do you write mathbb N (ℕ) in LaTeX?

Use \mathbb{N} in math mode after adding \usepackage{amssymb} to your preamble. For example, $A \mathbb{N} B$.

Which package provides \mathbb{N}?

It comes from the amssymb package: add \usepackage{amssymb} to your preamble.

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