Registered Trademark Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00AE |
| HTML (decimal) | ® |
| HTML (hex) | ® |
| HTML entity | ® |
| CSS | \00AE |
| JavaScript | \u00AE |
| Windows Alt code | Alt+0174 |
The official Unicode name is "Registered Sign".
How to type the registered trademark symbol
Windows
- Hold Alt and type
0174on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.) - In Microsoft Word, type
00AEand 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 "registered sign".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
00AE.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
00aeand 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+00AE (decimal 174) |
| UTF-8 bytes | C2 AE |
| URL encoded | %C2%AE |
| Category | So |
What the registered trademark symbol means
The registered trademark symbol proves that a brand name or logo has been officially recorded with a national intellectual property office. Businesses use it to deter infringement and signal completed legal protection.
Using the registered trademark symbol well
Apply the HTML entity ® or Unicode U+00AE in marketing copy. Place it as a superscript immediately after the protected term, ensuring your stylesheet maintains readable baseline alignment for assistive technologies.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| « | U+00AB | Left-Pointing Double Angle Quotation Mark |
| ¬ | U+00AC | Not Sign |
| | U+00AD | Soft Hyphen |
| ¯ | U+00AF | Macron |
| ° | U+00B0 | Degree Sign |
| ± | U+00B1 | Plus-Minus Sign |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the registered trademark symbol?
The registered trademark symbol ® is U+00AE (Registered Sign).
How do I type ® on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0174 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 00ae.
What is the HTML code for ®?
Use ® or the named entity ®. The hexadecimal form is ®.
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