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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.

Technical details for Nabla Symbol
Symbol
Unicode code pointU+2207
HTML∇
LaTeX\nabla
Plain-text nameNabla 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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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.