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How to Type a Copyright Symbol
The copyright symbol (©) indicates copyright ownership of creative works. Essential for protecting intellectual property in documents, websites, and digital content.
Quick Reference
Windows
Hold Alt and type 0169 on the numeric keypad.
Alt + 0169
Mac
Press Option + G.
Option + G
Linux
Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00A9, press Enter.
Ctrl + Shift + U, 00A9, Enter
HTML
Use the HTML entity © or numeric ©.
© or ©
When to Use the Copyright Symbol
The copyright symbol is used to assert copyright ownership over creative works. While copyright protection exists automatically upon creation, using the © symbol provides clear notice to others.
- Website footers: © 2026 Your Company Name
- Published works: Books, articles, blog posts
- Creative content: Photographs, artwork, music
- Software: Source code and applications
- Documentation: Manuals, guides, and instructional materials
Proper Copyright Notice Format
A complete copyright notice typically includes three elements:
- The © symbol (or the word "Copyright")
- The year of first publication
- The name of the copyright owner
Example: © 2026 Jane Smith. All rights reserved.
Technical Details
Unicode: U+00A9
HTML Entity: ©
HTML Decimal: ©
Alt Code (Windows): Alt + 0169
Name: COPYRIGHT SIGN