To type the greater-than-or-equal-to symbol (≥) on a keyboard, use 2265 followed by Alt+X in Word, or choose the character from a symbol picker. If you’re asking, “How do I make the copyright symbol?” the fastest Windows PC shortcut is Alt+0169 with a numeric keypad.
The methods below cover Windows PCs, Macs, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and fallback options when your keyboard does not provide a direct shortcut.
The Two Symbols: ≥, ©, and >=
≥ is the single greater-than-or-equal-to sign. It means the value on the left is greater than or equal to the value on the right, as in x ≥ 10.
>= is a two-character keyboard approximation. It is common in plain text, programming, spreadsheets, and systems that do not support the single mathematical character. Use ≥ when you need proper mathematical typography.
© is the copyright symbol. It usually appears beside a year and an owner or company name, such as © 2025 Example Company.
Type the Greater-Than-or-Equal-to Symbol on a Keyboard
On a Windows PC, the most dependable method in Microsoft Word and many Office apps is the Unicode shortcut:
- Type 2265.
- Press Alt+X.
- Word changes the code to ≥.
You can also use the Windows numeric-keypad code. Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 242 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. This produces ≥ in many Windows applications. The number row above the letters usually does not work for Alt codes.
On a Mac, press Option+> to enter ≥ on a standard keyboard layout. If that shortcut does not work in your app, open its symbol menu or copy the character from this guide.
For plain text or code, type >= instead. Do not insert spaces between the two characters unless the software specifically requires them.
How Do I Make the Copyright Symbol?
To make the copyright symbol on a PC, place the cursor where you want the mark, hold Alt, type 0169 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. With Num Lock enabled, Windows inserts ©.
In Microsoft Word, you can use the Unicode code instead:
- Type 00A9.
- Press Alt+X.
- The code becomes ©.
On a Mac, press Option+G. If you are using a laptop without a numeric keypad, Word’s Unicode method, a character picker, or copy-paste is usually easier than trying to use an Alt code.
Insert Both Symbols in Document Apps
In Microsoft Word, select Insert, choose Symbol, and then select More Symbols. Search the symbol list for the greater-than-or-equal-to sign or copyright mark. The mathematical sign is usually listed under Mathematical Operators, while the copyright mark is commonly under Latin-1 Supplement.
In Google Docs, choose Insert, then Special characters. Search for greater than or equal to or copyright, and click the matching result. You can also draw the symbol in the search box if you do not know its name.
Windows includes another useful fallback. Open Character Map from the Start menu, select a font, find ≥ or ©, and choose Select, then Copy. Paste the result into your document, email, spreadsheet, or web form.
For the quickest copy-paste option, use these characters directly: ≥ and ©.