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Copy that character if you need it right away. If you want to type the copyright symbol yourself, the fastest method depends on your device or app.
Copy the copyright symbol
The copyright symbol is ©. You can paste it anywhere you need a copyright mark, such as a website footer, document, or social post.
If copying is easier than typing, use this character now: ©.
Type the copyright symbol on Windows
On Windows, you can usually type the copyright symbol with an Alt code. This works in many apps when you have a numeric keypad.
Use Alt codes
Hold Alt and type 0169 on the numeric keypad. When you release Alt, © appears.
If your keyboard has a separate number pad, this is often the quickest method. If it does not, use another option below.
Use the Character Map without a numeric keypad
Open Character Map in Windows, search for the copyright symbol, and copy it into your document. You can also use the Windows emoji and symbol panel in many apps by pressing Windows key + . or Windows key + ;.
In the symbol panel, look for the copyright character and click it to insert it. This is the best fallback when you do not have a keypad or Alt codes do not work in the app.
Type it on a Mac
On a Mac, you can insert the copyright symbol with a simple shortcut or a character menu. Both methods work in most text fields.
Keyboard shortcut
Press Option + G to type ©. This is the fastest Mac shortcut and usually works in documents, email, and browsers.
Character Viewer
If the shortcut does not work, open Character Viewer from the menu bar or by pressing Control + Command + Space. Search for copyright, then double-click © to insert it.
Character Viewer is useful when you need symbols and your shortcut is blocked by the current app.
Enter it on iPhone, iPad, and Android
On mobile, the exact steps depend on your keyboard app, but the symbol is usually available in the punctuation or symbol layout. Switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard, then look for © or a long-press menu.
On iPhone and iPad, tap the 123 key, then check the symbol pages. If you do not see it, use copy and paste from © above.
On Android, open the symbols keyboard and look for the copyright sign, or long-press keys if your keyboard offers extra symbols. Many Android keyboards also support clipboard pasting, which makes © easy to reuse.
Use symbol menus in document editors
Many editors let you insert the copyright symbol from a menu instead of typing it. This is helpful when shortcuts are disabled or when you want to avoid switching keyboards.
Word and Google Docs
In Microsoft Word, go to Insert and choose Symbol. Find ©, select it, and insert it into your text.
In Google Docs, use Insert then Special characters. Search for copyright, click ©, and it drops into your document at the cursor.
Other common editors
In email apps, CMS editors, and notes tools, you can often paste © directly or use an insert-symbol menu. If an editor strips shortcuts, copy and paste is the most reliable backup.
When you need the mark repeatedly, keep © in a note or clipboard manager so you can paste it fast without searching again.