How to Type the Registered Trademark Symbol (®)
Fastest method: Alt+0174 on Windows (with Num Lock on), or Option+R on Mac. You can also copy the symbol directly below.
Registered Sign
U+00AE
Windows (Alt code)
Alt+0174
Word (anywhere)
00AE, Alt+X
Mac (Option key)
Option+R
Unicode code point
U+00AE
HTML entity
®
FAQ
How do I type ® on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold the Alt key, then type 0174 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the ® symbol appears.
How do I type ® on Mac?
Press Option+R. This shortcut works in almost every macOS app.
How do I insert ® in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 00AE then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into ®. Many apps also auto-convert (r) into ® as you type.
What's the difference between ® and ™?
® marks a trademark that has been officially registered with a trademark office. ™ simply signals a claimed trademark, with no registration required. The HTML entity for ® is ® (or ®).