How to Type the Copyright Symbol on a Mac
Type © on a Mac with the keyboard shortcut, Character Viewer, or a quick copy-paste method.
Use the Mac keyboard shortcut
Press Option + G to type the copyright symbol: ©. It is the quickest method for writing copyright notices in documents, captions, websites, presentations, and design files.
A clean copyright notice format
Most people write it like this: © 2026 Your Name. For companies, use the legal business name exactly as you want it to appear. If you manage website footers, update the year when the site content is refreshed.
When to use related symbols
Use © for copyright, ® for a registered trademark, and ™ for an unregistered trademark or brand claim. If you are not sure which legal symbol applies, check the status of the mark before publishing.
Related symbol collections
If you want more options, browse our copyright, registered, and trademark symbols. These pages are useful when you need to compare similar characters before copying one into a document.
Can I just copy and paste ©?
Yes. Copying the symbol is perfectly fine, especially if you switch between Mac, Windows, iPhone, and web tools during the day.