Mathematical Italic Nabla Symbol
𝛻 is the Mathematical Italic Nabla symbol (U+1D6FB) used in math-focused text and notation.
U+1D6FB
𝛻 (Mathematical Italic Nabla) is a Unicode math symbol intended for specialized mathematical styling. It’s useful when you need consistent typography in plain text, design mockups, or developer content. You can copy it directly from this page.
Mathematical Italic Nabla Symbol Meaning
The character 𝛻 is called “Mathematical Italic Nabla” and has Unicode code point U+1D6FB (HTML entity 𝛻). “Nabla” is commonly associated with gradient-like operator notation, but the italic mathematical variant is primarily about typographic style in mathematical contexts. Practically, people use 𝛻 to match a specific math font style or to distinguish between related nabla symbols when writing in systems that support this exact Unicode character. If you’re formatting text outside of LaTeX (e.g., in documents, web content, or UI labels), this symbol helps you keep the intended look and consistent character identity.
Common uses
- •Typing math notation in plain text editors that support Unicode math characters.
- •Adding consistent styling to equations in web content or UI copy where LaTeX isn’t available.
- •Designing posters, slides, and infographics that require a specific italic nabla glyph.
- •Referencing formulas in documentation or readme files with exact Unicode characters.
- •Using the symbol in code comments, math annotations, and developer notes for clarity.
Examples
𝛻 Mathematical Italic Nabla Symbol
- 𝛻The operator 𝛻 acts on the function f(x).
- 𝛻We denote the vector field using 𝛻 in the formulation.
- 𝛻Compute 𝛻 · v to evaluate the divergence term.
- 𝛻In this section, 𝛻 is kept in italic math style for consistency.
- 𝛻The gradient notation is written with 𝛻 to match the chosen font set.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D6FB | |
| HTML Entity | 𝛻 | |
| HTML Code | 𝛻 | |
| CSS | \1D6FB | |
| Decimal | 120571 |
How to type Mathematical Italic Nabla Symbol (𝛻)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D6FB then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1d6fb, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 𝛻 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Mathematical Italic Nabla symbol mean?
The character 𝛻 is called “Mathematical Italic Nabla” and has Unicode code point U+1D6FB (HTML entity 𝛻). “Nabla” is commonly associated with gradient-like operator notation, but the italic mathematical variant is primarily about typographic style in mathematical contexts. Practically, people use 𝛻 to match a specific math font style or to distinguish between related nabla symbols when writing in systems that support this exact Unicode character. If you’re formatting text outside of LaTeX (e.g., in documents, web content, or UI labels), this symbol helps you keep the intended look and consistent character identity.
What is the Unicode code point for 𝛻?
𝛻 is U+1D6FB (Mathematical Italic Nabla).
How do I type 𝛻 on the web using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𝛻
What CSS escape can I use for this character?
Use: \\1D6FB
Where is this symbol typically used?
It’s mainly used in math-notation contexts where a specific “italic math” nabla glyph is needed, such as plain-text equations, documentation, and design elements.