How to Type the Copyright Symbol © on Keyboard (Windows, Mac, Word, Google Docs, iPhone)

The copyright symbol (©) means “copyright.” It’s different from ™ (trademark) and ® (registered trademark), which are brand/mark symbols.

1-Minute Answer (Fastest Ways)

• Windows (Alt code): Hold Alt and type 0169 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt → ©
  (No numeric keypad? Use Character Map or copy/paste below.)
• Mac (keyboard shortcut): Press Option + G → ©
• Microsoft Word (fastest):
  • Windows: Type 00A9 then press Alt + X → ©
  • Or use Insert → Symbol (steps below)
• Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, search copyright (or c in a circle)
• iPhone / Android: Open the symbols keyboard and look for ©. If you don’t see it, copy/paste it from the section below.
• Chromebook: Quickest is copy/paste (or use Google Docs → Insert → Special characters)

Quick Reference (© Copyright Sign)