Copyright Symbol Copy and Paste
Select Copy to place the copyright symbol © on your clipboard. Move the cursor to the destination and use Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
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- 1Copy
Press the button to copy ©.
- 2Place the cursor
Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.
- 3Paste
Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.
What Is the Copyright Symbol?
The copyright symbol is commonly used in a copyright notice alongside a year and the name of the copyright owner.
Website footers
Books and publications
Images and creative works
Software notices
How to Type the Copyright Symbol
Choose your device or app to insert the copyright symbol without copying it from another page.
Copyright Symbol on Windows
In Microsoft Word, type 00A9 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page.
Copyright Symbol on Mac
On a U.S. Mac keyboard, press Option + G. Keyboard layouts may vary.
Copyright Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Use the copy button on this page, then paste the copyright symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.
Copyright Symbol on Android
Use the copy button on this page, then paste the copyright symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.
Copyright Symbol on Chromebook
Use the Copy button to copy ©, then press Ctrl+V to paste it. You can also open the Chromebook emoji and symbols picker when it is available in the current app.
Copyright Symbol on Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, type 00A9 and press Alt+X to convert the code to ©. You can also use Insert > Symbol.
Copyright Symbol on Google Docs
Use the Copy button and paste © into Google Docs, or choose Insert > Special characters and search by the symbol name.
Copyright Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the copyright symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+00A9
COPYRIGHT SIGN
©
©
©
0A9
How to Use and Format the Copyright Symbol
The copyright sign © is Unicode U+00A9. A conventional U.S. copyright notice for a visually perceptible work consists of the symbol or an accepted word form, the year of first publication, and the name of the copyright owner. A notice may therefore appear in a form such as © 2026 Example Studio.
Keep the notice readable and associated with the work, such as in a footer, title page, credits area, or other location appropriate to the publication. The symbol is a notice; it is not the same thing as registering the work with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Use the form © year owner when a standard copyright notice is appropriate.
Use the year of first publication when the applicable notice convention calls for a year.
Identify the copyright owner clearly and consistently.
Place the notice where readers can reasonably associate it with the protected work.
Do not use ™ or ® as substitutes for ©; they refer to trademark notice or registration.
Use ℗ for the phonorecord notice when that separate notice is intended.
Copyright Symbol Examples
© 2026 Example Studio© 2025 Example Author© 2024 Example Publishing LLC© 2023 Example FoundationCopyright 2026 Example CompanyCopr. 2026 Example Company© 2026 Jane Doe© 2026 Example Software Project© 2026 Example Photographer© 2026 Example University
Common Copyright Symbol Mistakes
- Do not confuse © with ℗, which is used for notices concerning sound recordings.
- Do not use ™ or ® as a substitute for a copyright notice.
- If you intend a conventional U.S. notice, do not omit the year and owner name.
- Do not assume a copyright notice is the same as copyright registration.
- Do not assume a notice is mandatory for every modern U.S. work; U.S. law changed for works published on or after March 1, 1989.
- Do not claim copyright ownership for material you do not own.
- Do not automatically use only the current year when the relevant notice calls for the year of first publication.
- Do not use (c) as though it were the encoded © character when the actual symbol or the word Copyright is available.
More About the Copyright Symbol
The copyright symbol © is a Unicode text character, not an image. The copyright symbol is commonly used in a copyright notice alongside a year and the name of the copyright owner. Because it remains selectable text, it can be copied into documents, messages, spreadsheets, source code, usernames, captions, and other fields that support Unicode. Its appearance can change with the active font or operating system, while the stored character remains U+00A9 (COPYRIGHT SIGN).
Supporting searches such as “copy paste copyright symbol”, “copyright symbol html”, and “copyright symbol on a keyboard” usually describe the same core task from different angles: identifying the correct character, copying it, or learning how to enter it with a keyboard. This page keeps those intents together so you do not need separate pages for small wording differences. Use the copy control for the fastest method, then check the platform rows when you need a repeatable shortcut on a specific device or app.
Queries such as “how to do copyright symbol on mac” and “copyright symbol to copy and paste” are covered by the keyboard, application, and character-code sections. The Windows and Mac instructions explain practical input methods, while the Microsoft Word and Google Docs rows cover document editing. Unicode, HTML, hexadecimal, and CSS values are listed separately so developers can insert the exact character without confusing it with a similar-looking mark.
Choose © when its documented meaning matches the surrounding text, and compare the related-symbol links below when another character may be more precise. Spacing and visual style can vary by context, so follow the style guide of the document or platform. For example: © 2026 Example Company
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Copyright Symbol FAQ
What is the copyright symbol?
The copyright symbol is ©. The copyright symbol is commonly used in a copyright notice alongside a year and the name of the copyright owner.
How do I copy and paste ©?
Select the copy button next to ©, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
What is the Unicode for ©?
The Unicode code point is U+00A9 and its Unicode name is COPYRIGHT SIGN.
How do I type © on a keyboard?
In Microsoft Word, type 00A9 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page. On Mac, On a U.S. Mac keyboard, press Option + G. Keyboard layouts may vary.