How to Type the Trademark Symbol on Mac
Mac shortcuts for ™, plus tips for registered and copyright symbols.
The shortcut for ™
Press Option + 2 on a Mac to type the trademark symbol: ™. It is handy when you are writing brand copy, packaging notes, product pages, or marketing drafts.
Registered trademark shortcut
For the registered trademark symbol ®, press Option + R. For copyright ©, press Option + G. These three shortcuts cover most everyday legal-symbol needs.
A practical writing tip
Do not overuse legal marks in normal writing. In many brand guides, the symbol appears the first time the product name is mentioned, then the rest of the document uses the plain name.
Related symbol collections
If you want more options, browse our trademark and copyright symbols. These pages are useful when you need to compare similar characters before copying one into a document.
Why does Option + 2 not work in some apps?
Some apps or keyboard layouts intercept shortcuts. Use Character Viewer or copy-paste if the shortcut fails.