Nabla Gradient symbol
Type :nabla_gradient: · Math
Unicode name Nabla · Mathematical Operators block · added in Unicode 1.1, 1993
What ∇ is for
The gradient operator, an upside-down capital delta. Named nabla after a Greek harp of the same shape. Turns a scalar field into the vector pointing uphill fastest.
How to type ∇
The shortcuts below are the built-in routes. With
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installed you can skip all of them and type
:nabla_gradient: in any text field instead, which
is the same on every platform.
macOS
No direct shortcut. Use Edit → Emoji & Symbols, or switch to the Unicode Hex
Input source and type 2207 with Option
held.
Windows
No Alt code. In Word, type 2207 then press Alt +
X. Elsewhere use the emoji panel with Win + Period, or Character Map.
Shortcodes
:nabla_gradient: On the web
HTML ∇
Unicode U+2207
JavaScript '\u{2207}'
CSS "\2207"
Python '\u2207'
URL %E2%88%87
What ∇ gets mistaken for
The same triangle the other way up, and a completely different operator. Orientation is the only thing separating them.
More from math
:sqrt: ∑ :sum: ∏ :product_pi: ∫ :integral: ∂ :partial_derivative: ∆ :delta_change: ° :deg: ‰ :per_mille: ½ :one_half: ⅓ :one_third: ¼ :one_quarter: ¾ :three_quarters: Every symbol and kaomoji is in the full gallery .
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