SymbolPS Regular

Font Name	SymbolPS
Style	Regular
Category	Symbol / Dingbats
Designer	URW Studio / Adobe Systems
Copyright	Copyright 1997 Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.
License	Free for Personal Use
Total Character	0
Recommended Line Height	1.3
Ascent	2068
Descent	604
Units Per em	2048
Total Vertical Range	2672
Max Advance Width	2134
Max Advance Height	N/A
Underline Position	-201
Similar Fonts	Standard Symbol, CMSY10, MathJax Main, Symbol MT

SymbolPS Regular Font Details : Font Free Download

SymbolPS Regular is a cornerstone of digital typography, originally introduced as part of the core set of fonts for the Apple LaserWriter and the PostScript language. This font was specifically developed to bridge the gap in technical typesetting, providing a comprehensive collection of Greek characters and essential mathematical operators. Unlike standard alphabetic fonts, SymbolPS maps specialized glyphs to the standard Latin keyboard layout, allowing users to quickly access symbols like alpha, beta, and summation marks without needing complex software overlays.

As one of the original 35 Standard PostScript fonts, SymbolPS Regular played a vital role in the rise of desktop publishing, particularly within the scientific and academic communities. Before the universal adoption of Unicode, it was the primary standard for rendering equations and scientific notations in documents across different operating systems. Its legacy continues as a reliable utility font for engineers, researchers, and designers who require clean, professional-grade technical symbols that maintain clarity even at small point sizes.