Partial Differential
Most keyboards skip the partial differential entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+2202 and belongs to the math group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ∂ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2202 | |
| Name | Partial Differential | |
| HTML (named) | ∂ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∂ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∂ | |
| CSS content | \2202 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2202 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0x82 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2202 |
How to type the partial differential symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ∂ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
∂or the named entity∂in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2202"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2202produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the partial differential symbol?
Click the ∂ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for partial differential?
The partial differential has the Unicode code point U+2202. In HTML you can write it as ∂ or ∂, or with the named entity ∂.
Can I use the partial differential symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ∂ or the named entity ∂, and in CSS use content: "\2202" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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