TM Symbol Copy and Paste

Click any symbol below to copy it. You can also search for words like trademark symbol, registered sign, copyright sign, service mark, or superscript TM.

Tip: If a circled or superscript-style symbol appears as a box, your device or font may not support it. Try a simpler symbol like ™, ®, or © instead.

Popular TM symbols: ™ ® © ℠ ℗ Ⓡ Ⓒ Ⓜ Ⓢ ᵀᴹ ᴿ ＴＭ

Quick Reference: Common TM Symbols

The Fastest Way to Type a TM Symbol

How to Type TM Symbols on Every Device

Method 1: Type ™ on Windows Using Alt Code

Windows lets you type several TM-family symbols directly with an Alt code, but it only works with the numeric keypad — not the number row above your letters.

1. Turn on Num Lock.
2. Hold down the Alt key.
3. Type the code on the numeric keypad: 0153 for ™, 0174 for ®, or 0169 for ©.
4. Release Alt — the symbol appears.

Note: ℠, ℗, and the circled or superscript-style symbols don't have simple Alt codes. Use the Word Unicode method or copy-paste for those instead.

Method 2: Type TM Symbols in Microsoft Word Using Unicode

Word can convert a Unicode code into a symbol on the fly. For example, to insert ™, type 2122, then immediately press Alt + X. Word replaces the code with the ™ symbol.

Method 3: Insert TM Symbols in Word Using the Symbol Menu

1. Click Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
2. For ™, ®, or ©, leave the font on your normal document font and set the subset to Latin-1 Supplement or General Punctuation.
3. For circled or superscript-style symbols, change the font to Segoe UI Symbol or Arial Unicode MS for broader coverage.
4. Find the symbol, then click Insert.

Method 4: Type TM Symbols on Windows (General)

• Copy and paste: Grab any symbol from the table above and paste it wherever you need it.
• Character Map: Press Start, type "Character Map," open it, search by name (e.g., "trade mark"), select the symbol, then copy.
• Windows emoji panel: Press Win + . or Win + ;, open the Symbols tab (Ω icon), and search "trademark," "registered," or "copyright."

Method 5: Type TM Symbols on Mac

Mac has direct keyboard shortcuts for the three most common marks:

• Option + 2 → ™
• Option + R → ®
• Option + G → ©

For everything else — ℠, ℗, circled marks, and superscript-style versions — use Character Viewer:

1. Press Control + Command + Space.
2. Search "trademark," "service mark," or "circled r."
3. Double-click the symbol to insert it.
4. Star a symbol to favorite it for quick access next time.

Method 6: Type TM Symbols in Excel

• Copy and paste: Paste the symbol directly into a cell.
• Insert Symbol menu: Go to Insert → Symbol → search or scroll to find it.
• Formula example: Append a symbol to a cell's contents: =A1&"™" turns "Acme Tools" in cell A1 into "Acme Tools™".

Method 7: Type TM Symbols in PowerPoint

• Copy and paste: Insert into any text box — useful for logo slides or brand-name callouts.
• Insert Symbol: Click Insert → Symbols → Symbol, then search or scroll.
• Emoji panel: Use Win + . on Windows or Control + Command + Space on Mac.

Method 8: Type TM Symbols in Google Docs

1. Click Insert → Special characters.
2. Search "trademark," "registered," "copyright," or "circled r."
3. Click the symbol to insert it at your cursor.

Note: Some of the more decorative or stylized versions are easier to copy-paste from this page than to find in the search box.

Method 9: Type TM Symbols in Google Sheets

Sheets doesn't have Docs' full special-character menu, so copy-paste is the most reliable method. This also works well for a quick status list:

• Acme Tools™ — Available
• GlowCo® — Registered
• NimbusCloud℠ — Service

Method 10: Type TM Symbols on iPhone and iPad

The standard iOS keyboard doesn't include ™ on its symbol layer, so:

1. Copy and paste ™, ®, or © from this page or from any document.
2. Text Replacement: Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, and set a shortcut like "tmtm" to expand to ™.
3. Type your shortcut anywhere and it auto-fills the symbol.

Method 11: Type TM Symbols on Android

Most Gboard layouts don't have a dedicated ™ key either, so the same approach works best:

• Copy and paste from this page.
• Some Gboard versions include ™, ®, and © on the extended symbols page — tap ?123, then =< to check.
• You can also set a personal-dictionary shortcut under Settings → System → Languages & input so typing a short code expands to the symbol.

Method 12: Type TM Symbols on Chromebook

• Copy and paste the symbol from this page.
• Right-click emoji picker: Right-click any text field and choose the emoji/symbol option.
• Unicode input: Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type the code (e.g., 2122), then press Enter. This produces ™.

Method 13: Type TM Symbols in HTML

Example: <p>Acme Tools&trade;</p> renders as: Acme Tools™

Method 14: Type TM Symbols in CSS

.brand::after {
  content: "™";
}
/* Or with an escape code instead of the literal glyph: */
.brand::after {
  content: "\2122";
}

TM Symbols: Names and Meanings

™ vs. Decorative TM Styles

• Legal-use TM symbols (™, ®, ©, and ℠) carry actual legal meaning and are the versions you want in contracts, product packaging, legal notices, and official branding.
• Decorative TM styles (Ⓡ, Ⓒ, ᵀᴹ, and ＴＭ) have no legal weight — they're used for social media bios, usernames, and aesthetic text where the look matters more than the meaning.

Why ™ Sometimes Looks Bigger or Smaller Than Expected

Unlike emoji, ™ doesn't use a Unicode variation selector to switch appearance. What changes is the font: some fonts render ™ as a small raised (superscript-style) mark, while others render it full-size on the baseline. That's a font-design choice, not a broken symbol — switching fonts or apps can make the same character look noticeably different.

Where to Use TM Symbols

TM Symbols in Logos & Branding

Brands add ™ or ® right after a name or logo to signal a trademark claim.

• Acme Tools™
• GlowUp Skincare®

Accessibility note: If a symbol is rendered as an image rather than live text, give it descriptive alt text (e.g., alt="registered trademark symbol") so screen readers can announce it.

TM Symbols in Marketing Materials

Flyers, packaging, and ads typically use the compact form right after the brand name, without extra spacing.

• NimbusCloud℠ — now with team plans
• GlowUp Skincare® — new arrivals

TM Symbols on Social Media & Bios

Usernames and bios often reach for the decorative, stylized versions since ® and ™ can look cramped in small sans-serif app fonts.

• 𝗔𝗰𝗺𝗲 Toolsᵀᴹ
• GlowCoＴＭ

TM Symbols in Business Documents

Contracts, resumes, and business cards usually stick to the plain legal symbols for clarity and consistency.

• Acme Tools™, a division of Acme Holdings

Troubleshooting & Fixes

Why Some TM Symbols Show as Boxes

A box (or a "tofu" placeholder) means the font on your device doesn't include that character — this happens most often with the circled and superscript-style symbols, which aren't in every font.

How to fix it:

• Use a simpler symbol like ™, ®, or © instead of a circled or stylized version.
• Change the font to one with broad symbol support, like Segoe UI Symbol or Noto Sans Symbols.
• Update your OS or browser to the latest version.
• Avoid rare symbols in contexts where universal support matters, like email signatures.
• Convert text to outlines before printing if a design program is losing the glyph.

Why Alt Codes Are Not Working

• Num Lock is off: Turn it on before you start typing the code.
• Wrong number keys: You're using the number row instead of the numeric keypad. Alt codes only work with the keypad.
• No numeric keypad on laptop: Use the Fn + keypad overlay if available, or switch to copy-paste.
• Symbol lacks an Alt code: ℠ and circled/stylized marks need the Word Unicode method or copy-paste instead.
• App overrides: Some browsers and Excel reassign Alt combinations — try Word or a plain text editor instead.

Best TM Symbol to Use

FAQs About TM Symbols

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