What is the Unicode code for ©?

The Unicode code point for © is U+00A9 (decimal 169, hex 00A9). In HTML you can write ©.

Copyright Symbol © — Copy & Paste

Q: How do I type the copyright symbol on a Mac?

On a Mac, press Option + G to type ©.

The copyright symbol © indicates that a work is protected by copyright law. It appears on books, music, software, websites, and any creative work to notify the public that the creator holds exclusive rights.

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U+00A9·Decimal 169

How to Type Copyright Symbol

⌘Mac

Option + G

⊞Windows

Alt + 0169 (numpad)

📱iPhone / iOS

Tap 123 → #+= keyboard, or long-press C on some keyboards

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©

On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find ©. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.

Unicode Details

Unicode

U+00A9

Decimal

169

Hex

00A9

HTML

©

Where Is Copyright Symbol Used?

✦Marking creative works
✦Websites
✦Software licenses
✦Books and music

Other Names for ©

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type the copyright symbol on a Mac?▼

On a Mac, press Option + G to insert © directly in any text field.

Does © work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼

Yes — © is a standard Unicode character (U+00A9) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.