β
Nabla Symbol (β)
Copy the Nabla symbol β to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does β mean?
Nabla (del) β is the vector differential operator: βf is the gradient, βΒ·F the divergence and βΓF the curl. It is central to vector calculus and electromagnetism. Its official Unicode name is NABLA.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | NABLA |
| Code point | U+2207 |
| Decimal | 8711 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∇ Β· ∇ Β· ∇ |
| CSS | \2207 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2207 |
| Python | \u2207 or \N{NABLA} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 87 |
| LaTeX | \nabla |
How to type β
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste β anywhere β Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2207then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2207; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βnablaβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2207, then Space. - HTML:
∇renders as β. - LaTeX:
\nablain math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2207 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy β from this page.
What is the HTML code for β?
Use ∇ or ∇ (hex) or ∇ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for β?
Use \nabla in math mode.