TM symbols are special characters and marks used to show that a name, logo, or slogan is being claimed as a trademark, service mark, or copyright. Some common TM symbols include:
™ ® © ℠ Ⓡ Ⓒ ℗ ᵀᴹ
You can use them in logos, brand names, product names, business names, marketing materials, and social media bios. In this guide, you'll learn how to type TM symbols on Windows, Mac, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, iPhone, Android, Chromebook, HTML, and more. You can also copy and paste the TM symbols below if you need them quickly.
Quick Answer
The fastest way to type a ™ symbol is to copy and paste it directly, or use the keyboard shortcut Option+2 on Mac. On Windows, hold Alt and type 0153 on the numeric keypad, or in Microsoft Word type 2122 then press Alt+X. On iPhone and Android there's no dedicated key for ™, so copy-paste or a text-replacement shortcut is fastest.
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.
Filter: All | Common | Legal Marks | Circled | Stylized
Showing 12 of 12 TM symbols
Common
| Symbol | Name | Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| ™ | Trade Mark Sign | U+2122 |
| ® | Registered Sign | U+00AE |
| © | Copyright Sign | U+00A9 |
Legal Marks
| Symbol | Name | Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| ℠ | Service Mark Sign | U+2120 |
| ℗ | Sound Recording Copyright | U+2117 |
Circled
| Symbol | Name | Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| Ⓡ | Circled R | U+24C7 |
| Ⓒ | Circled C | U+24B8 |
| Ⓜ | Circled M | U+24C2 |
| Ⓢ | Circled S | U+24C8 |
Stylized
| Symbol | Name | Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| ᵀᴹ | Superscript-style TM | U+1D40 U+1D39 |
| ᴿ | Superscript-style R | U+1D3F |
| ＴＭ | Fullwidth TM | U+FF34 U+FF2D |
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
| Symbol | Name | Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| ™ | Trade Mark Sign | U+2122 |
| ® | Registered Sign | U+00AE |
| © | Copyright Sign | U+00A9 |
| ℠ | Service Mark Sign | U+2120 |
| ℗ | Sound Recording Copyright | U+2117 |
| Ⓡ | Circled R | U+24C7 |
| Ⓒ | Circled C | U+24B8 |
| Ⓜ | Circled M | U+24C2 |
| Ⓢ | Circled S | U+24C8 |
| ᵀᴹ | Superscript-style TM | U+1D40 U+1D39 |
| ᴿ | Superscript-style R | U+1D3F |
| ＴＭ | Fullwidth TM | U+FF34 U+FF2D |
| (TM) | Plain-text fallback | text only, no code point |
| (R) | Plain-text fallback | text only, no code point |
| (C) | Plain-text fallback | text only, no code point |
The Fastest Way to Type a TM Symbol
| What you want | Best method |
|---|---|
| Plain ™ (Trade Mark) | Mac: Option+2 · Windows: Alt+0153 |
| ® (Registered) | Mac: Option+R · Windows: Alt+0174 |
| © (Copyright) | Mac: Option+G · Windows: Alt+0169 |
| ℠ (Service Mark) | Copy-paste (no simple Alt code or Mac shortcut) |
| Circled style (Ⓡ Ⓒ Ⓜ) | Copy-paste from this page |
| Superscript-style ᵀᴹ for bios/usernames | Copy-paste (true superscript isn't typable) |
| Inside Word, Outlook, or other Office apps | Type the Unicode code, then press Alt+X |
| Inside HTML or web code | ™ or ™ |
| On iPhone or Android | Copy-paste or a text-replacement shortcut |
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.
- Turn on Num Lock.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type the code on the numeric keypad: 0153 for ™, 0174 for ®, or 0169 for ©.
- Release Alt — the symbol appears.
℠, ℗, 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.
| Symbol | Name | Type this in Word | Then press |
|---|---|---|---|
| ™ | Trade Mark Sign | 2122 | Alt+X |
| ® | Registered Sign | 00AE | Alt+X |
| © | Copyright Sign | 00A9 | Alt+X |
| ℠ | Service Mark | 2120 | Alt+X |
| ℗ | Sound Recording Copyright | 2117 | Alt+X |
| Ⓡ | Circled R | 24C7 | Alt+X |
| Ⓒ | Circled C | 24B8 | Alt+X |
| Ⓜ | Circled M | 24C2 | Alt+X |
| Ⓢ | Circled S | 24C8 | Alt+X |
| ᵀ | Modifier Capital T | 1D40 | Alt+X |
| ᴹ | Modifier Capital M | 1D39 | Alt+X |
| Ｔ | Fullwidth T | FF34 | Alt+X |
| Ｍ | Fullwidth M | FF2D | Alt+X |
Method 3: Insert TM Symbols in Word Using the Symbol Menu
- Click Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- For ™, ®, or ©, leave the font on your normal document font and set the subset to Latin-1 Supplement or General Punctuation.
- For circled or superscript-style symbols, change the font to Segoe UI Symbol or Arial Unicode MS for broader coverage.
- 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:
- Press Control+Command+Space.
- Search "trademark," "service mark," or "circled r."
- Double-click the symbol to insert it.
- Star a symbol to favorite it for quick access next time.
Method 6: Type TM Symbols in Excel
- Copy and paste the symbol directly into a cell.
- Insert Symbol menu — 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 into any text box — useful for logo slides or brand-name callouts.
- Insert Symbol — Insert → Symbols → Symbol, then search or scroll.
- Emoji panel — Win+. on Windows or Control+Command+Space on Mac.
Method 8: Type TM Symbols in Google Docs
- Click Insert → Special characters.
- Search "trademark," "registered," "copyright," or "circled r."
- Click the symbol to insert it at your cursor.
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:
- Copy and paste ™, ®, or © from this page or from any document.
- Text Replacement — go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, and set a shortcut like "tmtm" to expand to ™.
- 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
| Symbol | Name | HTML Code |
|---|---|---|
| ™ | Trade Mark Sign | ™ or ™ |
| ® | Registered Sign | ® or ® |
| © | Copyright Sign | © or © |
| ℠ | Service Mark | ℠ |
| ℗ | Sound Recording Copyright | ℗ |
| Ⓡ | Circled R | Ⓡ |
| Ⓒ | Circled C | Ⓒ |
| Ⓜ | Circled M | Ⓜ |
| Ⓢ | Circled S | Ⓢ |
| ᵀ | Modifier Capital T | ᵀ |
| ᴹ | Modifier Capital M | ᴹ |
Example: <p>Acme Tools™</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";
}
| Symbol | CSS Unicode |
|---|---|
| ™ | \2122 |
| ® | \00AE |
| © | \00A9 |
| ℠ | \2120 |
| ℗ | \2117 |
| Ⓡ | \24C7 |
TM Symbols: Names and Meanings
| Symbol | Meaning / Use |
|---|---|
| ™ | Unregistered trademark claim |
| ® | Officially registered trademark |
| © | Copyright ownership claim |
| ℠ | Unregistered service mark (services, not goods) |
| ℗ | Copyright in a sound recording |
| Ⓡ | Decorative/stylized registered mark |
| Ⓒ | Decorative/stylized copyright mark |
| Ⓜ | Decorative circled "M," no legal meaning |
| Ⓢ | Decorative circled "S," no legal meaning |
| ᵀᴹ | Stylized superscript-look "TM" for bios/text |
| ᴿ | Stylized superscript-look "R" |
| ＴＭ | Fullwidth "TM" for aesthetic or wide text |
| (TM) | Plain-text fallback for ™ |
| (R) | Plain-text fallback for ® |
| (C) | Plain-text fallback for © |
™ 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.
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
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.
- You're using the number row instead of the numeric keypad. Alt codes only work with the keypad, not the numbers above your letters.
- Your laptop has no numeric keypad. Use the Fn+keypad-overlay if your laptop has one, or switch to copy-paste.
- That symbol has no simple Alt code. ℠ and the circled/stylized marks need the Word Unicode method or copy-paste instead.
- You're in an app that overrides Alt shortcuts. Some browsers and Excel reassign Alt combinations — try Word or a plain text editor instead.
Best TM Symbol to Use
| Purpose | Recommended symbol |
|---|---|
| Claiming an unregistered trademark | ™ |
| Marking an officially registered trademark | ® |
| Claiming copyright on written or visual work | © |
| Marking an unregistered service (not a product) | ℠ |
| Copyright on a sound recording or album | ℗ |
| Decorative use in bios or usernames | ᵀᴹ or ＴＭ |
| Casual text where Unicode might not render | (TM), (R), (C) |
| Web or HTML code | ™ / ® / © |
FAQs About TM Symbols
What is the ™ symbol called?
It's called the trade mark sign, usually just referred to as the "TM symbol."
How do I type ™ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0153 on the numeric keypad, or type 2122 then press Alt+X in Word.
How do I type ™ on Mac?
Press Option+2 — it's a direct keyboard shortcut on the standard US Mac layout.
How do I type ™ in Microsoft Word?
Type 2122, then immediately press Alt+X, and Word converts it into ™.
How do I type ™ on iPhone?
Copy and paste it, or set up a Text Replacement shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard.
What's the Unicode code point and HTML code for ™?
The Unicode code point is U+2122, and the HTML code is ™ or ™.
What's the difference between ™ and ®?
™ signals an unregistered trademark claim, while ® can only be used once a trademark is officially registered with a government trademark office.
What's the difference between ™ and ℠?
™ is used for goods/products, while ℠ is the equivalent mark used for services.
Can I use ™ on Instagram or TikTok?
Yes — ™ is a standard Unicode character, so it displays fine in bios, captions, and usernames on both platforms.
Do I need to register a trademark to use ™?
No — ™ can generally be used to assert a common-law trademark claim without formal registration, though rules vary by country, so check with a trademark attorney for anything legally important.
Can anyone put ™ next to a name or logo?
Generally yes, as long as you're genuinely using that name or logo as a trademark — ® is the one restricted to marks that are actually registered.
How do I make a TM symbol on my keyboard?
Copy-paste is the most universal option, but Mac users can press Option+2, and Windows users can hold Alt and type 0153 on the numeric keypad.
Is there a keyboard shortcut for the trademark symbol?
Yes — Option+2 on Mac, and Alt+0153 (numeric keypad) on Windows.
What does TM mean when someone puts it after a brand name?
It means the person or company is claiming that name, logo, or slogan as their trademark.
Why won't the ™ symbol show up when I type it?
It's usually a font issue, a missing numeric keypad, or an app that overrides the Alt shortcut — copy-pasting the symbol directly sidesteps all three.
Related Symbol Guides
You might also find these guides useful:
- Registered Trademark Symbol — everything on typing ® across every platform
- Copyright Symbol — the full guide to © shortcuts, codes, and copy-paste
- Star Symbols — decorative stars for bios, ratings, and designs
- Currency Symbols — $ € £ ¥ and more, with shortcuts for every device
Conclusion
For everyday use, copy-paste is the fastest way to grab any TM symbol, especially the circled and stylized versions. On a keyboard, Mac users get a real shortcut — Option+2 for ™, Option+R for ®, Option+G for © — while Windows users lean on Alt+0153, Alt+0174, and Alt+0169, or the 2122+Alt+X trick inside Word. Rarer or decorative symbols like ℠, Ⓡ, and ᵀᴹ don't have simple shortcuts anywhere, so copying them straight from the top of this page is still the quickest route.
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