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How to Insert Copyright, Trademark, and Registered Symbols in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

Microsoft Word includes twenty-seven special characters. Of those, the three most popular (or at least the ones I receive the most questions about) are the copyright, trademark, and registered symbols. So, today’s tutorial shows three ways to insert copyright, trademark, and registered symbols in Microsoft Word.

First, we’ll use the Symbol dialog box. Then, we’ll use keyboard shortcuts. Finally, we’ll use the AutoCorrect feature.

Please visit my previous tutorial “How to Insert Special Characters in Microsoft Word” for step-by-step instructions on inserting all twenty-seven special characters.

This tutorial is also available as a YouTube video showing all the steps in real time.

Watch more than fifty other videos about Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat on my YouTube channel.

These steps are for  Word for Office 365, Word 2019, and Word 2016. The steps are similar for Word 2013 and Word 2010.

The Symbol Dialog Box Method

Copyright, trademark, and registered symbols can be inserted using the Symbol dialog box.

1. Place your cursor where the symbol should be inserted in your text.

2. Select the Insert tab.

Image of Microsoft Word 2016 Insert Tab

3. Select Symbol in the Symbols group.

Image of Microsoft Word 2016 Symbol Option on Insert Tab

4. Select More Symbols in the drop-down menu.

Image of Microsoft Word 2016 More Symbols Option

5. Select the Special Characters tab in the Symbol dialog box.

Image of Microsoft Word 2016 Symbol Dialog Box

6. Select Copyright, Registered, or Trademark.

Image of Microsoft Word 2016 Symbol Dialog Box Special Characters Tab

7. Select the Insert button.

Image Symbol Dialog Box Insert Button to Insert Copyright, Trademark, and Registered Symbols in Microsoft Word

8. Select the Close button to close the Symbol dialog box.

Image of Microsoft Word Symbol Dialog Box Close Button

The Keyboard Shortcut Method

If you’re working on a PC, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts to insert copyright, trademark, and registered symbols.

1. Place your cursor where the symbol should be inserted.

2. Select the appropriate key combination:

Copyright:  Alt + Ctrl + C

Trademark:  Alt + Ctrl + T

Registered:  Alt + Ctrl + R

The AutoCorrect Method

Word’s AutoCorrect feature lets you insert the copyright, trademark, and registered symbols by typing parentheses and specific lowercased letters directly into your text.

1. Place your cursor where the symbol should be inserted.

2. Type the appropriate key combination:

Copyright:  (c)

Registered:  (r)

Trademark:  (tm)

Pro Tip: If AutoCorrect doesn’t insert the symbol into your text, ensure AutoCorrect is turned on by going to the File tab and selecting Options in the Backstage view followed by Proofing and AutoCorrect Options. Watch this blog for an upcoming tutorial on customizing Word’s AutoCorrect features.

Further Reading:

How to Insert Trademark, Copyright, and Registered Symbols in PDFs

How to Create a Custom Dictionary in Microsoft Word

How to Create, Change, and Delete Tabs in Microsoft Word

 

Filed Under: Microsoft Word Tagged With: business writing, Word 2010, Word 2013, Word 2016, Word 2019, Word 365

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