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Partial Derivative Symbol ∂: Copy and Paste

The partial derivative symbol is ∂. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+2202, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ∂
  • Unicode
    U+2202
  • HTML (decimal)
    ∂
  • HTML (hex)
    ∂
  • HTML entity
    ∂
  • CSS
    \2202
  • JavaScript
    \u2202

Partial Derivative Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+2202
HTML (decimal)∂
HTML (hex)∂
HTML entity∂
CSS\2202
JavaScript\u2202

The official Unicode name is "Partial Differential".

How to type the partial derivative symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 2202 and press Alt + X to turn the code into ∂.
  2. Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "partial differential".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 2202.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2202 and press Enter.

Web pages

Write ∂ or ∂ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+2202 (decimal 8706)
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 82
URL encoded%E2%88%82
CategorySm

What the partial derivative symbol means

This symbol denotes a partial derivative in multivariable calculus, indicating differentiation with respect to one variable while holding others constant. It is essential in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and electromagnetic theory.

Using the partial derivative symbol well

Add the partial derivative sign using Unicode U+2202 in technical documents. Do not confuse it with the lowercase delta, as they serve entirely different mathematical purposes.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
⇿U+21FFLeft Right Open-Headed Arrow
∀U+2200For All
∁U+2201Complement
∃U+2203There Exists
∄U+2204There Does Not Exist
∅U+2205Empty Set

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the partial derivative symbol?

The partial derivative symbol ∂ is U+2202 (Partial Differential).

How do I type ∂ on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2202 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2202.

What is the HTML code for ∂?

Use ∂ or the named entity ∂. The hexadecimal form is ∂.

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