What is the copyright symbol used for?

The copyright sign (©) indicates that a work, such as a book, image, website, or piece of software, is protected by copyright. It is typically followed by the year and the owner name, like "© 2026 Example Inc."

What is the Unicode code point for the copyright symbol?

The copyright sign is U+00A9 in Unicode, part of the Latin-1 Supplement block.

How do I type the copyright symbol on a Mac?

Press Option + G on a Mac keyboard to type © directly.

How do I type the copyright symbol on Windows?

Hold Alt and type 0169 on the numeric keypad, with Num Lock on, to get ©.

What is the HTML entity for the copyright symbol?

Use © or the numeric entity © to render © in HTML.

Do I need the copyright symbol for legal protection?

No. In most countries, copyright exists automatically once a work is created. The © symbol is a notice that signals the claim; it is not required to hold the underlying copyright.

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Copyright Symbol

Codes & Entities

Unicode

U+00A9

HTML entity (named)

HTML entity (numeric)

CSS content value

content: '\00a9';

JavaScript escape

Keyboard Shortcut

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Summary

How it works

Click any code row (Unicode, HTML entity, CSS, or JavaScript escape) to copy that specific value.
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Use cases

Insert the copyright symbol into a software license header.
Copy the HTML entity for use in web page markup.
Grab the CSS content value for a pseudo-element notice.
Reference the Unicode code point for a font or design tool.

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Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu