Copyright Symbol © Copy Paste — How to Type It on Any Device

Copy the Copyright Symbol

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The copyright symbol © is one of the most commonly used legal symbols in the world. It indicates that a work — text, image, music, software, or any creative content — is protected by copyright law. Here's everything you need to know about the copyright symbol, including how to type it on any device.

Copyright Symbol Variants

Here are the most useful copyright-related symbols you can copy:

• © — Standard copyright symbol (U+00A9)
• ℗ — Sound recording copyright / Phonogram (U+2117)
• ® — Registered trademark (U+00AE)
• ™ — Trademark (U+2122)
• ℠ — Service mark (U+2120)

How to Type © on Windows

There are several ways to type the copyright symbol on Windows:

• Alt code: Hold Alt and type 0169 on the numpad, then release Alt
• Character Map: Open Start, search "Character Map", find © and copy it
• Word autocorrect: Type (c) and Word auto-converts it to ©
• Unicode input: Type 00A9 then press Alt+X in Word

How to Type © on Mac

On a Mac, typing the copyright symbol is simple:

• Keyboard shortcut: Press Option + G
• Character Viewer: Press Control + Command + Space and search "copyright"
• Type and replace: Type (c) — macOS may auto-correct it in many apps

How to Type © on iPhone and Android

On mobile devices, the copyright symbol is in the extended keyboard:

• iPhone: Open keyboard, tap 123, then tap and hold the & key — © appears in the popup
• Android (Gboard): Tap ?123, then tap =\<, and find ©
• Any device: Simply copy it from this page and paste wherever you need it

HTML Copyright Symbol Code

For websites and HTML documents, use these codes to display the copyright symbol:

• HTML entity: ©
• HTML decimal: ©
• HTML hex: ©
• Unicode: U+00A9
• UTF-8 bytes: C2 A9

What Does the Copyright Symbol Mean?

The © symbol followed by a year and owner name (e.g., © 2026 Jane Smith) indicates that the work is protected by copyright. In most countries, copyright protection is automatic from the moment of creation — you don't need to register or use the symbol to have copyright. However, including © clearly communicates your ownership to the public.

The standard copyright notice format is: © [Year] [Owner Name]. Example: © 2026 ILoveSymbols.com

Copyright vs. Registered vs. Trademark

These three symbols are often confused:

• © protects creative works (writing, music, art, software) automatically upon creation
• ® is for registered trademarks — you must apply for registration with the trademark office
• ™ is an unregistered trademark claim — you can use it without official registration

Using ® without a registered trademark is illegal in most jurisdictions. © and ™ can be used freely to indicate your claims.