| Character | ∂ |
| Name | Partial Differential |
| Unicode Code Point | U+2202 |
| Decimal Value | 8706 |
| Hex Value | 0x2202 |
| Category | Math Operators |
| Windows Alt Code | Not available — use copy/paste |
| Word Alt+X Code | 2202 + Alt+X |
| Mac Shortcut | Option+D |
| HTML Entity | ∂ |
| HTML Code (Dec / Hex) | ∂ / ∂ |
| CSS Content Code | content: "\2202"; |
| JavaScript Unicode Escape | "\u{2202}" |
Partial Differential is a formal mathematical operator or relation symbol used in academic and technical writing — algebra, calculus, logic, or set theory — to express a precise mathematical relationship concisely.
Unicode block: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). This large block standardizes the symbols used across algebra, calculus, logic, and set theory, replacing the inconsistent, often hand-drawn notation used before digital typesetting.
At Unicode code point U+2202 (decimal 8706), Partial Differential is the 3rd of 256 characters cataloged in this category on How To Type Any Symbol. In terms of typing methods, it has a documented Mac keyboard shortcut, though no legacy Windows Alt code (Windows Alt codes only cover the original 0–255 codepage range) — Windows users generally rely on copy-paste for it. Regardless of platform, clicking the copy button above places the exact character on your clipboard, ready to paste into any application that accepts Unicode text.
💡 Good to know: In LaTeX, nearly every math operator has a dedicated command (e.g. \sum, \int, \forall) which is the standard, more reliable way to include it in technical documents rather than copy-paste.
No alt code available — click the copy button above and paste with Ctrl+V.
Press Option+D.
Click the symbol above to copy it, then paste anywhere — works on every device and OS.
Use the entity ∂ in your HTML.
Windows does not have an Alt code for Partial Differential. Copy ∂ from this page and paste it with Ctrl+V.
On Mac, press Option+D, or copy ∂ from this page and paste it with Command+V.
Partial Differential (∂) is Unicode U+2202, decimal 8706.
Use the HTML entity ∂, or the numeric code ∂ (hex ∂).