How to Type the Registered Trademark Symbol ® on Your Keyboard (R in a Circle)
The registered trademark symbol ® (R in a circle) shows that a trademark is officially registered.
Quick tip: ® is different from ™ — ™ is often used when a mark is not registered yet.
1-Minute Answer (Fastest Ways)
- Windows (Alt code): Turn on Num Lock → hold Alt → type 0174 on the numeric keypad → release Alt. (Alt + 0174 is the most reliable.)
- Mac (keyboard shortcut): Press Option + R to type ®.
- Mac (Character Viewer): Press Control + Command + Space, search registered, then insert ®.
- Word (quickest): Windows: Alt + 0174 (numpad). Or use Insert → Symbol.
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters → search registered → click ®.
- iPhone/Android: Open the symbols keyboard (often under ?123 or #+=) and look for ®. If you can’t find it, copy/paste ® from this page.
- Chromebook: Copy/paste ®, or in Google Docs use Insert → Special characters → search registered.
Quick Reference (® Registered Sign)
Symbol: ®
Name: Registered sign (Registered Trademark symbol)
Unicode: U+00AE
Windows Alt code: Alt + 0174 (safest). Alt + 174 works on some PCs.
Mac shortcut: Option + R (if it doesn’t work, use Character Viewer)
How to type ® on Windows
Method 1: Alt code (fastest)
- Click where you want the symbol.
- Turn Num Lock ON.
- Hold Alt.
- On the numeric keypad, type 0174.
- Release Alt → ®
Important notes
- This method needs the numeric keypad. The number row above the letters usually won’t work.
- If Alt + 0174 doesn’t work, try Alt + 174.
Method 2: Character Map (works on any Windows PC)
- Click Start and search Character Map. Open it.
- Choose a common font like Arial or Segoe UI.
- Find ® and click it.
- Click Select → Copy.
- Paste with Ctrl + V.
Method 3: Copy/Paste (quickest on laptops with no numpad)
- Copy this: ®
- Paste where you need it.
How to type ® on Mac
Method 1: Keyboard shortcut
- Click where you want the symbol.
- Press Option + R → ®
If Option + R doesn’t type ®, use Character Viewer instead.
Method 2: Character Viewer (always works)
- Click where you want the symbol.
- Press Control + Command + Space.
- In the search box, type registered.
- Click ® to insert it.
How to type ® in Microsoft Word (Windows + Mac)
Method 1: Insert Symbol (easy)
- Click where you want ®.
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Find ® (Registered sign).
- Click Insert → Close.
Method 2: Alt code (Windows only)
- Hold Alt and type 0174 on the numeric keypad → ®
Method 3 (advanced): Unicode + Alt+X (Word)
- Type 00AE
- Press Alt + X
- It changes into ®
AutoCorrect tip (optional)
If you type (r) a lot, you can set Word AutoCorrect so (r) becomes ® automatically.
Note: This can be annoying if you also type (r) in normal text, so use it only if you really need it.
How to type ® in Excel / Google Sheets
Excel (Windows/Mac)
Option 1: Alt code (Windows with numpad)
- Alt + 0174 → ®
Option 2: Insert symbol (simple)
- Use Insert → Symbol (or copy/paste ®)
Option 3: Formula (best for spreadsheets)
=CHAR(174)
Example:="Brand"&CHAR(174)
Google Sheets
- Easiest: copy/paste ®
- Formula:
=CHAR(174)
Example:="Brand"&CHAR(174)
How to type ® in PowerPoint
- Click where you want ®.
- Go to Insert → Symbol.
- Select ® → Insert.
How to type ® in Google Docs
- Click where you want ®.
- Go to Insert → Special characters.
- Search: registered, circled r, or registered sign.
- Click ® to insert it.
How to type ® on iPhone and Android
Method 1: Find it on your keyboard
- Open your keyboard.
- Tap ?123 or #+= to switch to symbols.
- Look for ®.
Tip: On some keyboards, you may need to press and hold a related symbol (like © or ™) to see ®.
Method 2: Copy/paste
If you can’t find it on your keyboard, copy this and paste it: ®
Optional: Use Gboard (keep it simple)
If your default keyboard doesn’t show ®, installing Gboard can make it easier to find symbols.
How to type ® on Chromebook
- Fastest: copy/paste ® from this page.
- In Google Docs: Insert → Special characters → search registered → click ®.
- In Google Sheets: use
=CHAR(174)or copy/paste ®.
® vs ™ vs ℠ (What’s the difference?)
- ® (Registered): Use when the trademark is officially registered.
- ™ (Trademark): Often used when a mark is not registered yet (or you’re claiming it as a trademark).
- ℠ (Service mark): Like ™, but for services instead of products.
This is general information, not legal advice. If you’re unsure which one to use for your brand, check with a qualified professional.
Troubleshooting
Alt code not working on Windows?
- Your laptop may not have a numeric keypad (the top number row doesn’t count).
- Num Lock may be off.
- You might be typing 0174 using the top number keys instead of the keypad.
- Try Character Map or copy/paste instead.
Can’t find ® on your phone keyboard?
- Switch to the symbols screen (?123 / #+=).
- Try press-and-hold on © or ™ if your keyboard supports it.
- If it’s still missing, copy/paste ® from this page.
™ appears but ® does not
That’s normal on some keyboards. Use copy/paste or the Special characters menu in Google Docs.
FAQ
What is the Alt code for ®?
Alt + 0174 (numeric keypad). Alt + 174 works on some PCs.
How do I type ® on Mac?
Press Option + R. If it doesn’t work, use Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search registered.
How do I insert ® in Word or Google Docs?
Word: Insert → Symbol → choose ®.
Google Docs: Insert → Special characters → search registered → click ®.
What’s the difference between ® and ™?
® is for registered trademarks. ™ is often used when the trademark is not registered yet.
What is the Unicode/HTML for ®?
Unicode: U+00AE
HTML: ® or ®
Quick recap
- Windows: Alt + 0174 (numeric keypad)
- Mac: Option + R, or Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space)
- Word/PowerPoint: Insert → Symbol
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
- Excel/Sheets:
=CHAR(174) - Phone/Chromebook: symbols keyboard or copy/paste ®