Copyright Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00A9 |
| HTML (decimal) | © |
| HTML (hex) | © |
| HTML entity | © |
| CSS | \00A9 |
| JavaScript | \u00A9 |
| Windows Alt code | Alt+0169 |
The official Unicode name is "Copyright Sign".
How to type the copyright symbol
Windows
- Hold Alt and type
0169on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.) - In Microsoft Word, type
00A9and press Alt + X to turn the code into ©. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "copyright sign".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
00A9.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
00a9and press Enter.
Web pages
Write © or © in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+00A9 (decimal 169) |
| UTF-8 bytes | C2 A9 |
| URL encoded | %C2%A9 |
| Category | So |
What the copyright symbol means
This mark identifies a work as protected by copyright law. Creators place it alongside the year of publication and their name to assert ownership over original texts, images, or recordings.
Using the copyright symbol well
Insert it via the HTML entity © or Unicode U+00A9 in web pages. Screen readers generally announce it correctly, but adding descriptive alt text helps if you use an image instead.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ¦ | U+00A6 | Broken Bar |
| § | U+00A7 | Section Sign |
| ¨ | U+00A8 | Diaeresis |
| ª | U+00AA | Feminine Ordinal Indicator |
| « | U+00AB | Left-Pointing Double Angle Quotation Mark |
| ¬ | U+00AC | Not Sign |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the copyright symbol?
The copyright symbol © is U+00A9 (Copyright Sign).
How do I type © on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0169 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 00a9.
What is the HTML code for ©?
Use © or the named entity ©. The hexadecimal form is ©.
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