Registered Trademark Symbol Shortcut (®)
To type the registered trademark symbol (®): press ⌥R (Option+R) on a Mac, or hold Alt and type 0174 on the numeric keypad on Windows. Use ® only for registered trademarks.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered ® | ⌥R | Alt+0174 | |
| Registered (copy) | ® | ® | |
| Trademark ™ | ⌥2 | Alt+0153 | |
| Copyright © | ⌥G | Alt+0169 |
The registered trademark symbol on Mac vs Windows
The registered trademark symbol (®) means a trademark is officially registered. On a Mac press ⌥R (Option + R). On Windows, hold Alt and type 0174 on the numeric keypad, then release. No number pad? Copy the ® above, or use the Windows emoji panel Win+..
Use ® only when registered
Reserve ® for marks that are actually registered with a trademark office. For a mark you claim but have not registered, use ™ (⌥2 on Mac, Alt+0153 on Windows).
FAQ
What is the registered trademark symbol shortcut?
On a Mac press ⌥R (Option+R). On Windows hold Alt and type 0174 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ® on a laptop without a number pad?
Copy the ® from this page, or on Windows open the emoji panel with Win+. and search "registered". On Mac ⌥R works on any keyboard.
When should I use ® instead of ™?
Use ® only for officially registered trademarks; use ™ for unregistered ones.