Where are notes typically found on a welding symbol?

Notes on a welding symbol are conventionally found in the tail of the symbol. The tail serves as a dedicated space for supplementary information that may not be conveyed by the basic elements of the welding symbol itself. This can include specific instructions about the weld, such as details about filler material, welding process, or other pertinent specifications meant to guide the welder in executing the task properly.

The other components of a welding symbol have distinct purposes that do not generally pertain to additional notes. The arrow indicates the joint to be welded, the body contains the necessary welding information and types, and the leader line connects these elements to the welded joint but does not provide space for notes. Thus, the tail is the appropriate location for notes within a welding symbol.