U+2202
Partial differential∂
Partial differential is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Mathematical Operators block, listed here under Math. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents.
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2202
- Decimal
- 8706
- Hex
- 0x2202
- Octal
- 0o21002
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2202 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 8706 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2202 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o21002 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010001000000010 | |
| General categorySymbol, math | Sm | |
| Unicode blockU+2200–U+22FF | Mathematical Operators | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ∂ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ∂ | |
| HTML entity (named) | ∂ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2202 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%88%82 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2202 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2202 | |
| Python | \u2202 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2202 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 88 82 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2202 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002202 |
How to type Partial differential
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2202 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2202 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2202. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Partial differential".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2202, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ∂ in HTML, \2202 in CSS, and \u2202 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL
- Block
- Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
- General category
- Sm — Symbol, math
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Mathematical Operators block: U2200.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Partial differential symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ∂ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Partial differential?
Partial differential is U+2202 (decimal 8706, hexadecimal 0x2202, octal 0o21002). It lives in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Partial differential?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL". Its General_Category is Sm (Symbol, math).
What is the HTML code for Partial differential?
Use ∂ or ∂, or the named entity ∂. In CSS, use content: "\2202".
How do I type Partial differential in code?
JavaScript: "\u2202". Python: "\u2202". JSON and Java: "\u2202". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 88 82.
Is Partial differential an emoji?
No. Partial differential is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.