Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Copyright Shortcut
The copyright sign, straight from the keyboard.
©
- Windows
- Alt + 0169
- Mac
- Option + G
- Unicode
- U+00A9
Try Copyright Shortcut
Edit the text, then change the font and size.
About this entry
What it is
The copyright sign, straight from the keyboard.
Footers and legal lines.
Copy & use
How to copy and use copyright shortcut
- 01
Copy the complete value
Use the copy button above so the value is captured without its label, description or surrounding page text.
- 02
Paste it where you need it
Footers and legal lines.
- 03
Check the final result
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
What it is for
When to reach for ©
The copyright sign gives notice of ownership. Under the Berne Convention protection is automatic, so the symbol records a claim rather than creating one.
Getting the shortcut to work
The Windows code needs the numeric keypad with Num Lock on — the number row above the letters will not work. On a laptop without a keypad, use the copy button above or Windows Character Map.
Easily confused
Characters that look like ©
These are separate characters. They may look almost identical on screen, but they sort, search and compare differently.
Registered trademark
Covers a registered mark, not a creative work, and is a legal claim you must have earned.
Parenthesised c
A typewriter substitute. Widely understood, but it is not the character and looks like a fallback.
Common questions
Using copyright shortcut
What is copyright shortcut?
The copyright sign, straight from the keyboard. Footers and legal lines.
How do I type Copyright Shortcut without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0169. On macOS: Option + G. Windows Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, so laptops without one are usually quicker to serve by the copy button above.
Will copyright shortcut work everywhere?
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
Can I customise copyright shortcut after copying?
You can add a short label, repeat compatible symbols or trim the design to fit. Keep important spaces, line breaks and uncommon Unicode characters intact while editing.
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