How to type ™ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+0153.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 0153 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The trademark symbol ™ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "trademark". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ™, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ™ on a Mac
Press Option+2 on the US keyboard layout. Hold the modifier keys and tap the final key once.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "trademark" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ™ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ™, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste ™ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;trademark in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ™ anywhere.
How to type ™ on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add ™ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ™ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 2122 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ™.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 2122 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(8482) returns the symbol.
How to type ™ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "trademark" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(8482).
™ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ™ |
| HTML decimal | ™ |
| HTML hex | ™ |
CSS content | "\2122" |
| JavaScript | "\u2122" |
| Python | "\u2122" |
| LaTeX | \texttrademark |
| URL encoded | %E2%84%A2 |
Because ™ is a standard Unicode character (U+2122), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the trademark symbol is used
Companies add ™ next to brand names, product names, or slogans to signal a trademark claim, as in "Acme Widgets™" or "JustDoIt™". It's common in marketing materials, packaging, and websites before a trademark is officially registered. People sometimes confuse it with ® (registered trademark) or ℠ (service mark).
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ™ and ®? +
™ marks a claimed trademark that may not be officially registered, while ® indicates the trademark is registered with a government trademark office.
Do you need legal permission to use the ™ symbol? +
No, anyone can use ™ to indicate a trademark claim without formal registration or government approval.
What is the Alt code for the trademark symbol? +
The Alt code for ™ is Alt+0153. Hold Alt, type 0153 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ™ on a Mac? +
Press Option+2 on a Mac with the US keyboard layout. You can also open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search for "trademark".
How do I type the trademark symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ™ by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for ™? +
Use ™ in HTML. The numeric form ™ works too. In CSS use content: "\2122" and in JavaScript use "\u2122".