Script - Symbols

Symbols is a script value that groups together characters used primarily for symbolic, non-linguistic purposes, such as mathematical operators, currency signs, technical marks, arrows, geometric shapes, and decorative glyphs. Unlike scripts tied to specific writing systems, this value covers a broad, heterogeneous set of code points that share a functional role rather than a common origin or phonetic use. It includes both ancient and modern symbols, and it helps applications distinguish between text meant for reading and notation meant for calculation, diagramming, or ornamentation. By assigning these characters to a single category, systems can apply consistent rendering or processing rules, such as monospacing for math or preventing word breaks inside symbol sequences, while still allowing individual characters to carry their own semantic weight within a larger text.