∆

Increment Symbol (∆)

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Unicode Character

∆

Unicode Hex

U+2206

HTML Entity

∆

Decimal Code

8710

About the Increment Symbol

Last reviewed on October 31, 2026

∆ is the increment sign, an upright triangle. It stands for a change or difference in a quantity, as in ∆x. It looks like the Greek capital delta but has its own code point as a math operator.

Its official Unicode name is Increment. Browse the Mathematical Symbols page for related characters.

How to Type Increment on a Keyboard

Windows: Type 2206 then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ∆ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code

Mac: Press Option+J

Microsoft Word: Type 2206 then press Alt+X

Phone & tablet: Copying ∆ from this page is fastest — see our mobile typing guide

Increment Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript

HTML: ∆

CSS: content: '\2206';

JavaScript: '\u2206'

Unicode: U+2206

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type increment ∆ on Windows?

Type 2206 then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ∆ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code. You can also copy ∆ straight from this page.

How do I type ∆ on a Mac?

Press Option+J.

What is the Unicode and HTML code for increment?

It is Unicode code point U+2206, named Increment. In HTML, use ∆.