∆
U+2206 INCREMENT
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | INCREMENT |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2206 |
| Decimal | 8710 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 88 86 |
| UTF-16 | 2206 |
| UTF-32 | 00002206 |
| HTML | ∆ ∆ |
| CSS | \2206 |
| JavaScript | \u2206 |
| Python | \u2206 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%88%86 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2206?
U+2206 ∆ is officially named INCREMENT. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ∆?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2206, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2206, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2206. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ∆ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ∆ (decimal) or ∆ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ∆ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 88 86. In UTF-16: 2206.