Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2202 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Partial Differential Symbol
A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ∂
- Unicode
- U+2202
- HTML entity
- ∂
- Category
- Math Symbols
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About the partial differential symbol
In calculus, the symbol ∂ marks a partial derivative—the rate of change of a multivariable function with respect to just one of its variables while the others are held constant. It appears in equations across physics and engineering, notably in Maxwell's equations, the heat equation, and the Navier-Stokes equations.
The character is a stylized, rounded lowercase 'd', distinct from the upright 'd' used for ordinary derivatives. It is part of the Mathematical Operators block and is classified as a math symbol, not an alphabetic letter.
How to type Partial Differential
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Option + D on a US keyboard.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2202, then press Enter or Space.
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