U+00A9
| OS | Layout | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Windows(you) | Us | AltGr + Shift + C |
| Windows | Uk | AltGr + C |
| Windows | German | AltGr + C |
| macOS | Us | Option + G |
| macOS | Uk | Option + G |
| macOS | German | Option + G |
| Application | How to insert Copyright Sign |
|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Hold Alt and type 0169 on the numeric keypad |
| Microsoft Word | Type 00A9, then press Alt+X |
| Excel / Google Sheets | Use the formula =UNICHAR(169) |
| Google Docs | Insert → Special characters, then search "copyright sign" |
| HTML | © or © |
| CSS (content property) | content: "\00A9" |
| JavaScript | "\u00A9" |
The copyright symbol indicates that a work is protected by copyright law. It is placed before the name of the copyright holder.
Used in legal documents, websites, publications, and software to assert copyright ownership. Example: © 2024 Company Name.