What is the Unicode code point for the partial derivative symbol?

The partial differential sign is U+2202 in the Unicode standard. It is sometimes called the "curly d" because it looks like a rounded, italic lowercase d.

What is the HTML entity for the partial derivative symbol?

Use ∂ or the numeric entity ∂ in HTML. Both render as ∂.

How do I type the partial derivative symbol in LaTeX?

Use \partial inside math mode, for example $\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}$, which renders as the partial of f over the partial of x.

How do I type the partial derivative symbol on a Mac?

Press Option+D on a US keyboard. This works in most macOS apps, including Pages, Safari, and Mail.

How do I type the partial derivative symbol on Windows?

In Microsoft Word, type 2202 then press Alt+X to convert it to ∂. Outside Word, use the Character Map app or copy the symbol from a page like this one.

Is the partial derivative symbol the same as a regular d?

No. A regular "d" is used for an ordinary derivative of a function of one variable, such as df/dx. The rounded ∂ marks a partial derivative, used when a function depends on more than one variable and only one variable changes at a time.

Partial Derivative Symbol

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Copy the partial derivative symbol (∂) and find the exact Unicode value, HTML entity, LaTeX command, or keyboard shortcut for your platform.

Partial Derivative Symbol

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Formats

Character ∂

Unicode U+2202

HTML entity ∂

HTML decimal ∂

LaTeX \partial

CSS escape \2202

JS / JSON escape ∂

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Keyboard Shortcuts

System	Shortcut	Notes
Windows (Word)		Type 2202 then press Alt+X to convert it.
Windows (general)		No plain Alt code exists; use Character Map or copy the symbol above.
Mac		Works in most macOS apps on a US keyboard.
Linux (GTK)		Type the hex code, then press Enter or Space.
LaTeX		Use inside math mode, for example $\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}$.

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Summary

Copy the partial derivative symbol (∂) and find the exact Unicode value, HTML entity, LaTeX command, or keyboard shortcut for your platform.

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Use cases

Write partial derivatives in multivariable calculus notes, such as the partial of f with respect to x.
Insert the partial derivative symbol into a LaTeX document with \partial.
Build a second-order or mixed partial derivative expression for a homework answer or slide.
Add the partial derivative symbol to code, CSS content, or HTML without breaking encoding.
Learn the keyboard shortcut so you never need to look it up again.
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Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu