Write delta sign Δ in Word - Here's how
You can use the large delta character in Word, for example, for Greek writing, as a symbol for a difference, or as a Laplace operator. In this practical tip, we will show you different ways of inserting the large delta symbol in Microsoft Word and other office applications.
How to write the delta symbol in Word
In Microsoft Word you can write the delta symbol in different ways, namely via the Greek alphabet, the symbol selection and the formula editor. You can get a 30-day demo of Word 2016 for free on CHIP Online. There are six ways to insert the delta character in Word:
- Hold down [Alt] and enter [9] [1] [6] on the number pad. This tip also works in many office applications and fonts.
- Simply copy the delta symbol from this practical tip and paste it into Word or Open Office. This also works in Notepad, Wordpad and other office applications: ∆
- Write "2206" and then press the key combination [Alt] + [c] to get the delta symbol. This tip is exclusive to MS Word.
- Do as in the illustration: Navigate to »Symbols« via »Insert« and click on the field «Symbol». Here either the delta symbol is already displayed (a), or you look for it under "further symbols ..." (b).
- In DOCX files, the following also works: Navigate to »Symbols« via »Insert« and click on «Formula». Now enter "\ inc" or select the ∆ symbol from the second line in the "Drafts" area under "Symbols". Next to it is the Nabla operator.
- Alternatively, call up the Windows character table and enter "Delta" in the search field.
