Trademark Symbol Shortcut (™)
To type the trademark symbol (™): press ⌥2 (Option+2) on a Mac, or hold Alt and type 0153 on the numeric keypad on Windows. Use ™ for an unregistered trademark.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trademark ™ | ⌥2 | Alt+0153 | |
| Trademark (copy) | ™ | ™ | |
| Registered ® | ⌥R | Alt+0174 | |
| Copyright © | ⌥G | Alt+0169 |
The trademark symbol on Mac vs Windows
The trademark symbol (™) marks an unregistered trademark. On a Mac press ⌥2 (Option + 2). On Windows, hold Alt and type 0153 on the numeric keypad, then release. No number pad? Copy the ™ above, or open the Windows emoji panel with Win+. and search "trademark".
™ vs ® — which one?
Use ™ for a trademark you claim but have not registered. Use ® (⌥R on Mac, Alt+0174 on Windows) only after the mark is officially registered — using ® on an unregistered mark can be a legal problem in some places.
FAQ
What is the trademark symbol shortcut?
On a Mac press ⌥2 (Option+2). On Windows hold Alt and type 0153 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ™ without a number pad?
Copy the ™ from this page, or on Windows open the emoji panel with Win+. and search "trademark". On Mac ⌥2 works on any keyboard.
What's the difference between ™ and ®?
™ marks an unregistered trademark; ® is only for officially registered trademarks.