Noto Sans Symbols 2

sans-serif · Designed by Google

Noto Sans Symbols 2: A quick movement of the enemy will jeopardize five gunboats

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Noto Sans Symbols 2 is a specialized symbol font built with the same clean, neutral construction that defines the broader Noto family. It covers an extensive range of Unicode symbol blocks, including miscellaneous symbols, dingbats, game pieces, ancient scripts, and decorative marks. The glyphs are drawn with consistent stroke weights and clear geometry, giving the font a functional, organized appearance. It does not carry emotional weight on its own but communicates precision and completeness. Its personality is utilitarian, designed to fill gaps and extend character support rather than to express style.

The most practical application for Noto Sans Symbols 2 is in user interfaces that need to display a wide variety of symbols reliably across different platforms and operating systems, such as dashboards, data tables, or encyclopedic reference tools. It is also well suited for documentation systems and technical writing platforms where specialized notation, arrows, mathematical operators, or cultural symbols appear alongside standard text. A third strong use case is in multilingual publishing or archival projects where rare Unicode characters need consistent rendering without resorting to multiple fallback fonts. In each of these contexts, the font works as a support layer alongside a primary typeface rather than as a standalone display choice.

Best suited for: Consider Noto Sans Symbols 2 for interfaces, technical documentation, and multilingual projects requiring reliable symbol rendering across platforms without multiple fallback fonts.

Design considerations: The font's single regular variant and utilitarian aesthetic prioritize functional clarity over stylistic expression, making it well-suited as a supporting layer rather than a primary typeface. Its consistent stroke weights and geometric construction align with the broader Noto family's design philosophy, supporting seamless integration in systems requiring extensive Unicode coverage.

Pairing guidance: Pair Noto Sans Symbols 2 with IBM Plex Sans for contemporary sans-serif contexts, Source Serif 4 when serif typography is preferred, or Space Mono in technical and code-heavy environments. Each pairing allows the symbol font to provide specialized character support while the primary typeface establishes the overall typographic voice.

Pairs well with

IBM Plex Sans Source Serif 4 Space Mono

Noto Sans Symbols 2 at a glance

Designer

Google

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

November 2020

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Sans Serif · Symbols

Character sets

6

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Noto Sans Symbols 2 styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Noto Sans Symbols 2 character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Latin Extended (sample)

Ā Ă Ą Ć Č Ď Đ Ē Ę Ě Ğ Ī Į İ Ĺ Ľ Ł Ń Ň Ő Œ Ř Ś Ş Š Ť Ů Ű Ź Ż Ž

Which languages does Noto Sans Symbols 2 support?

Noto Sans Symbols 2 includes 6 character sets:

  • Braille
  • Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
  • Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
  • Math: mathematical symbols and operators
  • Mayan Numerals
  • Symbols: arrows, shapes and other technical symbols

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use Noto Sans Symbols 2 commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Noto Sans Symbols 2 is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.

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Noto Sans Symbols 2 FAQ

Is Noto Sans Symbols 2 free for commercial use?

Yes. Noto Sans Symbols 2 is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Noto Sans Symbols 2 include?

Noto Sans Symbols 2 comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Noto Sans Symbols 2 support Cyrillic?

No. Noto Sans Symbols 2 supports Braille, Latin, Latin Extended, Math, Mayan Numerals and Symbols, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Noto Sans Symbols 2?

Noto Sans Symbols 2 was designed by Google. It was added to Google Fonts in November 2020.