{"id":72693,"date":"2023-08-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=72693"},"modified":"2025-02-01T00:02:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T05:02:39","slug":"how-to-type-the-copyright-symbol-windows-mac-android-and-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-type-the-copyright-symbol-windows-mac-android-and-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Type the Copyright Symbol (Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The copyright symbol (\u00a9) serves as a hallmark of ownership and a shield for intellectual property. As a content creator, writer, or business professional, there’s a good chance you\u2019ll need to type this symbol at some point. But let’s face it\u2014it’s not exactly waving at you from the keyboard.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re rocking a Windows PC, Mac, Android, or iPhone, this tutorial delivers simple techniques to easily slip the copyright symbol into your documents, emails, or social media. We’ll delve into a variety of tools at your disposal\u2014from quick keyboard shortcuts to character maps and special menus.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Type the Copyright Symbol on Windows Computers\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On a Windows PC, you have two methods to type the copyright symbol: an Alt code and the Character Map utility.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the Copyright Numeric Keypad ALT Code\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If your Windows keyboard has a number pad, the fastest way to insert the copyright symbol is to use the Alt+0169 code sequence. Here’s how:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Press and hold the Alt<\/span> key.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Quickly press the 0<\/span>, 1<\/span>, 6<\/span>, and 9<\/span> keys one after the other.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Release the Alt<\/span> key. \n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Note<\/span>: If the Alt code fails to work, press the NumLock<\/span> key and try again.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Copy-Paste the Symbol via the Character Map\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    If your PC doesn’t have a numeric keyboard or the Alt code above won’t register, use the Character Map utility in Windows to copy-paste the copyright symbol. Here’s how:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open the Start menu<\/span>, type Character Map<\/span>, and select Open<\/span>. Or, launch it with the charmap<\/span> Run command<\/a>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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      1. Double-click the \u00a9<\/span> symbol.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Note<\/span>: If you have trouble locating the copyright symbol, check the box next to Advanced<\/span> view, set Group by to Unicode Subrange<\/span>, and select General Punctuation<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Select Copy<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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          1. Right-click the area where you want to paste the symbol.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Choose Paste<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Type the Copyright Symbol on Mac Computers\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Compared to Windows, typing the copyright symbol in macOS is even faster. You can use an easy-to-remember keyboard shortcut or insert it via the built-in Character Viewer applet.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Use the Mac’s Copyright Keyboard Shortcut\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            Your Mac keyboard comes with a dedicated shortcut that lets you insert the copyright symbol quickly. Just hold the Option<\/span> key and press G<\/span>. That’s it!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Insert the Copyright Sign via Character Viewer\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            Alternatively, use the Character Viewer applet on the Mac to add the copyright symbol. Here’s how:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Open Finder and select Edit<\/span> > Emoji and Symbols<\/span> on the menu bar. Or, press Control<\/span> + Command<\/span> + Space<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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              1. Scroll down to the Symbols<\/span> category.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Locate and double-click the \u00a9 <\/span>symbol.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                To insert variations of the copyright symbol:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Select the Expand <\/span>icon on the top-right of the Character Viewer applet.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Switch to the Letterlike Symbols<\/span> category on the sidebar or search for Copyright<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Select the \u00a9<\/span> symbol and double-click any variation of it within the Font Variation<\/span> section.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                  \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                  Type Copyright Symbol on Android\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  On Android devices, the copyright symbol is available among the list of special characters on almost every keyboard. You can get to it with just a couple of taps.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  As examples, here’s how to type the copyright sign in the native Gboard and the third-party Microsoft SwiftKey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Type the Copyright Symbol With Gboard\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Tap the ?123<\/span> key.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Tap the special characters key\u2014=<<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Tap the \u00a9<\/span> symbol.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                    \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                    Type the Copyright Symbol With SwiftKey\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                    1. Tap the 123<\/span> key.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Tap the special characters key\u2014{&=<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Tap the \u00a9<\/span> symbol.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                      \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                      Type the Copyright Symbol on iPhone and iPad\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      If you’re an Apple iPhone or iPad user, you can insert the copyright symbol via the Emoji keyboard, copy-paste it from an online source, or set it up as a text replacement. Here’s how:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Insert the Copyright Symbol via the Emoji Keyboard <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                      The easiest way to insert the copyright symbol on an iOS or iPadOS device is through the Emoji keyboard. To do that:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      1. Tap the Emoji<\/span> icon on the lower left corner of the keyboard.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Switch to the Symbols<\/span> category.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Tap the \u00a9<\/span> emoji.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                        \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                        Copy-Paste the Copyright Sign From an Online Source\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                        If the copyright Emoji looks too big, copy-paste it from an online source like FSymbols. Here’s how:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        1. Visit FSymbols.com<\/a>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Tap \u00a9<\/span>\u2014this automatically copies the symbol to your iPhone or iPad’s keyboard.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Long-press the area where you want the copyright symbol to appear and tap Paste<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                          \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                          Set Up the Copyright Symbol as a Text Replacement\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                          Suppose you need to insert the copyright sign regularly but prefer the copy-paste approach. In that case, it’s best to bind the symbol to a text-based shortcut. Here’s how:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          1. Open the Settings app and tap General<\/span> > Keyboards<\/span> > Text Replacement<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                            \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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                            1. Tap the Plus<\/span> icon.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Copy the copyright symbol from an online source and paste it into the Phrase<\/span> field.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. Type a shortcut into the Shortcut<\/span> field\u2014e.g., cpr<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                              \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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                              1. Tap Save<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. Type the shortcut in any text field and press Space<\/span>. The copyright sign should pop up automatically.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                Use the Copyright Symbol Shortcut (iPad Only)\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                                If you have a keyboard set up with your iPad, you can insert the copyright sign via keyboard shortcut just like you’d on a Mac. Just hold down the Option<\/span> key and press G<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Insert the Copyright Symbol in ChromeOS and Linux\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                If you’re working on a Linux desktop or Chromebook, you can insert the copyright symbol with the following Unicode shortcut:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                1. Press and release Ctrl<\/span> + Shift<\/span> + U<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                2. Type 0<\/span>, 0<\/span>, A<\/span>, and 9<\/span>, one after the other.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                3. Press Enter<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                  You can also insert the copyright symbol as a Compose Key sequence on most Linux distros. Just press Alt <\/span>+ Shift<\/span> + C<\/span> + O<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  Insert Copyright Symbol in MS Word and Google Docs\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                  Word processing applications come with built-in special character insertion techniques. For example, in Microsoft Word and Google Docs<\/a>, type C<\/span> within parenthesis\u2014(c)\u2014<\/span>and press the Spacebar<\/span>, and your word processor’s autocorrect functionality should kick in and convert it to the copyright symbol. This works on desktops and mobiles.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  Additionally, desktop-based word processors offer a special character insertion tool you can use to type the copyright symbol. Here are two quick examples.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  Type the Copyright Symbol in Microsoft Word\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                                  1. Go to the Insert<\/span> tab and choose Advanced Symbol<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                                    \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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                                    1. Under the Symbols<\/span> tab, select \u00a9<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    2. Select Insert<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                                      \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                                      Type the Copyright Symbol in Google Docs\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                                      1. Open the Insert<\/span> menu and select Special characters<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                                        \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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                                        1. Type Copyright<\/span> into the search box or draw the symbol.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        2. Select the \u00a9<\/span> symbol among the search results to insert it.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                                          \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                                          Note<\/span>: The above methods also work in presentation programs like Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Sheets.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                          You Now Know How to Type the Copyright Symbol\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                          The copyright symbol is not just a neat little character; it carries weight. While it may not be immediately visible on your keyboard, there are numerous straightforward methods to add this symbol, irrespective of the device or platform you are using.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                          We’ve covered many techniques, whether you\u2019re on a Windows PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, or even using word processing applications like MS Word or Google Docs. Keep this guide handy, and you\u2019ll never struggle with the copyright sign again.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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