What font for the unicode used at PF?

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To view all Unicode symbols on Physics Forums while using IE8, Times New Roman may not suffice as it can display square blocks for some characters. Arial is suggested as a better alternative, but users should ensure they have the extended font version for complete character support. There is an acknowledgment that some square blocks may still appear due to content filtering limitations on the forum. Personal experiences vary, with one user recalling fewer issues with Arial compared to Times New Roman. Ultimately, the choice of font and its version can significantly impact the visibility of Unicode symbols.
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I'm running IE8. What font do I need to see all the unicode symbols used here at Physics Forums? I'm currently using Times New Roman, which gets most of them, but I still see occasional square blocks.
 
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I think you will always get some square blocks, as I doubt PF filters the content the people post - as long as it is not part of the input sanitizing. I am using Arial and I don't remember seeing squares at PF - but first, I am not sure it is the standard Microsoft font file as I remember needing some additional characters and googling for the extended font, second, just because I don't remember something doesn't mean much, as my wife would be happy to confirm.
 

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