Service Mark Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2120 |
| HTML (decimal) | ℠ |
| HTML (hex) | ℠ |
| CSS | \2120 |
| JavaScript | \u2120 |
The official Unicode name is "Service Mark".
How to type the service mark symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
2120and 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 "service mark".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
2120.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
2120and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ℠ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2120 (decimal 8480) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 84 A0 |
| URL encoded | %E2%84%A0 |
| Category | So |
What the service mark symbol means
The service mark symbol indicates that a preceding phrase or logo identifies a service rather than a physical product. Businesses use it to claim common law rights before official trademark registration occurs.
Using the service mark symbol well
Type this using Unicode U+2120. Because many fonts render it poorly, businesses often substitute the letters SM in superscript to guarantee legibility across printed and digital materials.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ℝ | U+211D | Double-Struck Capital R |
| ℞ | U+211E | Prescription Take |
| ℟ | U+211F | Response |
| ℡ | U+2121 | Telephone Sign |
| ™ | U+2122 | Trade Mark Sign |
| ℣ | U+2123 | Versicle |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the service mark symbol?
The service mark symbol ℠ is U+2120 (Service Mark).
How do I type ℠ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2120 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2120.
What is the HTML code for ℠?
Use ℠. The hexadecimal form is ℠.
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