Nabla
Nabla is Unicode code point U+2207, written ∇. Copy it with the button below and paste it anywhere text goes; the code table further down covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript and, where one exists, a Windows alt code.
| Symbol | ∇ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2207 | |
| Name | Nabla | |
| HTML (named) | ∇ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∇ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∇ | |
| CSS content | \2207 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2207 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0x87 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2207 |
How to type the nabla 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: "\2207"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2207produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the nabla 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 nabla?
The nabla has the Unicode code point U+2207. In HTML you can write it as ∇ or ∇, or with the named entity ∇.
Can I use the nabla symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ∇ or the named entity ∇, and in CSS use content: "\2207" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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