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Nabla Symbol Copy Paste
Copy the nabla symbol ∇ for gradients, divergence, curl, vector calculus, and physics notes.
- Unicode
- U+2207
- Main use
- Nabla symbol
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Meaning and formatting
What this symbol means
The vector differential operator used for gradient, divergence, and curl.
| Symbol | ∇ |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+2207 |
| HTML | ∇ |
| LaTeX | \nabla |
| Plain-text name | Nabla symbol |
Usage notes
Important distinctions
- The operation depends on what follows ∇: ∇f is a gradient, ∇ · F is divergence, and ∇ × F is curl.
- Nabla ∇ and delta Δ are different characters with different roles even though both appear often in physics and calculus.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the nabla symbol?
Select the copy card for ∇. Quick Symbols copies it to your clipboard so you can paste it into your notes or document.
What does nabla mean in vector calculus?
The operator ∇ forms the gradient as ∇f, divergence as ∇ · F, and curl as ∇ × F.