Trademark symbols represent a logo or name that has been registered officially. Generally, the keyboard doesn’t have a specified key for entering the trademark symbol directly into your document. You need to use certain button combinations on your keyboard to enter them. Here, we have discussed all the procedures for typing registered trademark symbols on different devices.
Understanding Registered Trademark Symbol
The trademark symbols are classified into two different symbols, and they are TM and circled R icon.
- The TM (™) represents that it has been filed to register.
- The circled R shape (®) represents that it has been registered.
How to Type Registered Trademark Symbol on a Windows PC
On Windows PCs, you can type the trademark symbol using the Alt codes and the Character Map tool.
Using Alt Codes
Initially, your keyboard must have a numerical keypad to enter the trademark symbol using Alt codes.
- Navigate where you need to enter the trademark symbol.
- Turn on the Num Lock option on the numerical keypad.
- Tap the Alt button on your keyboard and enter 0153 to get the TM (™) symbol.
- Tap the Alt button on your keyboard and enter 0174 to get the circled R (®) symbol.
Character Map
If the Alt codes don’t work on your PC, you can go with Character Map to type the registered trademark symbol into your document.
- Press the Windows key on your keyboard.
- Enter Character Map and hit the Enter button.
- Choose Symbols in the font and click on the trademark symbol you want.
- Hit the Copy button to copy the symbol on your keyboard.
- Now, go to the document where you need to enter the symbol and press Ctrl+V on the keyboard to paste the trademark symbol into your document using the keyboard.
How to Type Registered Trademark Symbol on Mac
Like Windows, you can also enter the trademark symbol using the Option key and Character Viewer tool.
Option Codes
- Open the document where you need to enter the trademark symbol.
- Press the Option Key and 2 on the keyboard to get the ™ symbol.
- Press the Option Key and R on the keyboard to get the ® symbol.
Character Viewer
- Place the cursor where you need to enter the trademark symbol.
- Now, press the Ctrl + Cmd + Spacebar keys simultaneously on your device.
- Choose the search bar and search for the trademark symbol.
- Click on the trademark symbol you want, and it will enter into your document.
How to Type Registered Trademark Symbol on Linux
If you’re a Linux user, you can use the compose key sequence to enter the trademark symbol.
To do so, press the Alt + T + M keys simultaneously to enter the TM symbol and the Alt + C + R keys to enter the ® symbol.
How to Enter Registered Trademark Symbol on Chromebook
On Chromebook, you can enter the trademark symbol using the Unicode method. This method may not work on some apps.
- Go to the document where you need to insert the registered trademark symbol.
- Press the Ctrl + Shift + U on the keyboard. Now, you can see a U with an underline.
- Enter 2122 or 00AE and hit the Enter button to add the trademark symbol to your document.
How to Enter Registered Trademark Symbol on iPhone and Android
Navigate to the document where you need to enter the trademark symbol. Tap the emoji icon and type trademark or registered on the search bar. Select the icon and add it to your document.
How to Enter Trademark Symbols on MS Word Using the Keyboard
In MS Word, you can enter the trademark symbol using keyboard shortcuts, Unicodes, and symbol options.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Open the Word document where you need to insert the symbol.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + T for ™ and Ctrl + Alt + R for ®.
Symbols
- Once you have placed the cursor at your desired location, click Insert at the top.
- Select Symbols at the top right corner and choose More Symbols from the drop-down.
- Click on the Font drop-down box and choose Yu Mincho.
- Select the trademark symbol and click Insert to add it.
Unicode
- Place the cursor on your document and enter 2122 for ™ or 00AE for ®.
- Now, highlight the text and press Alt + X (on Windows) or Option + X (on Mac) to insert the symbol.
Simple Tip! Copy and Paste the Symbol
If you have any difficulty entering the trademark symbol using special codes, you can simply search for it on the internet and copy it to your clipboard. Finally, go to the document where you need to enter the trademark symbol and paste it to add the symbol.