U+2206
Increment∆
Increment 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. It is often searched for as "delta", "change".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2206
- Decimal
- 8710
- Hex
- 0x2206
- Octal
- 0o21006
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2206 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | INCREMENT | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 8710 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2206 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o21006 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010001000000110 | |
| 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) | ∆ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2206 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%88%86 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2206 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2206 | |
| Python | \u2206 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2206 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 88 86 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2206 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002206 |
How to type Increment
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2206 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2206 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2206. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Increment".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2206, 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, \2206 in CSS, and \u2206 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- INCREMENT
- 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 Increment 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 Increment?
Increment is U+2206 (decimal 8710, hexadecimal 0x2206, octal 0o21006). 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 Increment?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "INCREMENT". Its General_Category is Sm (Symbol, math).
What is the HTML code for Increment?
Use ∆ or ∆. In CSS, use content: "\2206".
How do I type Increment in code?
JavaScript: "\u2206". Python: "\u2206". JSON and Java: "\u2206". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 88 86.
Is Increment an emoji?
No. Increment 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.