Copyright, ® and ™ Shortcuts
Copyright ©: press ⌥G on a Mac or Alt+0169 on Windows. Registered ®: ⌥R or Alt+0174. Trademark ™: ⌥2 or Alt+0153. All three side by side below.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copyright © | ⌥G | Alt+0169 | |
| Registered ® | ⌥R | Alt+0174 | |
| Trademark ™ | ⌥2 | Alt+0153 | |
| Copy © ® ™ | © ® ™ | © ® ™ |
Copyright, registered and trademark on Mac vs Windows
On a Mac: copyright © is ⌥G (Option+G), registered ® is ⌥R, and trademark ™ is ⌥2. On Windows, hold Alt and type the code on the numeric keypad: © is 0169, ® is 0174, ™ is 0153. Word and Docs also auto-correct (c) into ©, (r) into ® and (tm) into ™.
Which symbol should I use?
Use © with a year and owner for copyright (© 2026 Acme). Use ® only for a trademark that is officially registered; ™ marks a trademark that is claimed but not (yet) registered. When in doubt, ™ is the safe, unregistered choice.
FAQ
What is the copyright symbol shortcut?
On a Mac press ⌥G (Option+G). On Windows hold Alt and type 0169 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type (c) and let autocorrect convert it.
How do I type the trademark ™ and registered ® symbols?
Trademark ™ is ⌥2 on Mac or Alt+0153 on Windows. Registered ® is ⌥R on Mac or Alt+0174 on Windows.
What is the difference between ™ and ®?
® is for a trademark that is officially registered; ™ marks a claimed trademark that may not be registered yet. Using ® without a registration can be misleading.