Registered Symbol ® – How to Type on Keyboard

See this tiny ® symbol after big brand names? If your trademark is registered, you probably want to put the same symbol – it has legal power. Here’s how to type the registered symbol on any keyboard.

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Quick Answer: Press Alt + 0174 (Windows) or Option + R (Mac) to type the ® symbol.

Registered Symbol Quick Reference

Symbol ®
Name Registered Sign
Windows Alt Code Alt + 0174
Mac Shortcut Option + R
Unicode U+00AE
HTML Entity ®
HTML Decimal ®

What is the Registered Symbol?

The ® symbol indicates that the word, name, or symbol to its left is officially registered with a government agency. Unlike ™, this one legally requires registration. You’ll see the symbol with brand names, logos, and products.

How to Type the Registered Symbol on Windows

Alt + 0174.
In Word: type (r) and it’ll autocorrect to ®.
Another way: Emoji panel (Win + .) > “registered”.

How to Type the Registered Symbol on Mac

Option + R. Yep, that’s it – R for Registered.

How to Type the Registered Symbol in Microsoft Word

Type (r) and it’ll autocorrect to ®.
Other options: 00AE + Alt+X or Insert > Symbol.

How to Type the Registered Symbol in Excel & PowerPoint

(r) autocorrects to ®. Also try Alt+0174 or Insert > Symbol.

How to Type the Registered Symbol in Google Docs & Sheets

Insert > Special characters > “registered”. The Docs app doesn’t autocorrect (r) to ®.

How to Type the Registered Symbol on Chromebook

Ctrl+Shift+U > 00AE > Enter.

How to Type the Registered Symbol on iPhone & Android

iPhone: 123 > #+= > look for the symbol.
Android: ?123 > =\< > look for the symbol.

How to Type the Registered Symbol in HTML

Format Code
Named &reg;
Decimal &#174;
Hex &#xAE;

How to Type the Registered Symbol in CSS, JavaScript & Python

CSS JavaScript Python
"\00AE" "\u00AE" "\u00AE"

Troubleshooting

  • If Alt + 0174 isn’t working, make sure Num Lock is on and you’re using the number pad.
  • (r) only autocorrects to ® in Microsoft apps.
  • If it looks like a box, there’s a font issue.
  • You can only use the symbol legally if the item is registered!
  • Make sure to copy the symbol from this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ® mean?

® means a trademark is officially registered with a government trademark office. It tells the public that the brand name or logo has legal registration behind it.

How do I type the registered symbol?

On Windows, hold Alt and type 0174 on the number pad. On Mac, press Option + R. In Microsoft Word, type (r) and it autocorrects to ®.

What is the Alt code for the registered symbol?

The Alt code is 0174. Hold Alt, type 0174 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.

How do I type the registered symbol on a Mac?

Press Option + R on a Mac — R for Registered. It works in every app, wherever your cursor is.

What is the Unicode for the registered symbol?

The Unicode code point is U+00AE. In HTML, write it as &reg; or &#174;.

What’s the difference between ® and ™?

® means the trademark is officially registered; ™ is an unregistered claim anyone can use. Only use ® if your trademark is actually registered.

Can I use the registered symbol if something isn’t registered?

No — using ® without a real registration is illegal in many countries, including the US. Use ™ instead until your trademark is officially registered.

How do I type the registered symbol in HTML?

Use the named entity &reg; in your HTML. The decimal &#174; and hex ® versions are equivalent.

How do I type the registered symbol in Word?

Type (r) and Word auto-corrects it to ®. You can also type 00AE then press Alt+X, or go to Insert > Symbol.

How do I type the registered symbol on my iPhone?

On iPhone, tap 123 then #+= and find ® on the symbols page. On Android, tap ?123 then =\< and look for ®.

Where do I put the registered symbol?

Place ® immediately after the brand name or logo, usually as a superscript in the top right, like Brand®. Use it on first or prominent mentions rather than every single one.

Conclusion

Alt + 0174 or Option + R on Mac. In Microsoft Word, type (r) and it’ll autocorrect to ®. The HTML code is &reg;.

Related Guides

Copyright Symbol © | Degree Symbol ° | Trademark Symbol ™

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