How To Fix Typing ©, ™, ® Symbols on iPhone, iPad

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Typing Special Symbols on Apple Devices

When working with texts that require special symbols like copyright, trademark, and registered symbols, knowing the correct keyboard shortcuts can save you a significant amount of time. Here’s how to type these symbols on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Typing Special Symbols on Mac

To type the copyright symbol on a Mac, use the following keyboard shortcut:

  • Option + G

This will insert the © symbol into your text.

Trademark Symbol (â„¢)

For the trademark symbol, use:

  • Option + 2

This shortcut will give you the â„¢ symbol.

Registered Symbol (®)

To insert the registered symbol, use:

  • Option + R

This will add the ® symbol to your text.

Typing Special Symbols on iPhone and iPad

On iPhone and iPad, you can access the copyright symbol through the following steps:

  1. Tap and Hold: Tap and hold the "0" key on the keyboard.
  2. Select Symbol: From the popup menu, slide up and select the © symbol.

Trademark Symbol (â„¢)

To type the trademark symbol:

  1. Tap and Hold: Tap and hold the "2" key on the keyboard.
  2. Select Symbol: From the popup menu, slide up and select the â„¢ symbol.

Registered Symbol (®)

For the registered symbol:

  1. Tap and Hold: Tap and hold the "R" key on the keyboard.
  2. Select Symbol: From the popup menu, slide up and select the ® symbol.

Additional Tips for Mac Users

  • Character Viewer: If you need to insert a symbol that doesn't have a direct keyboard shortcut, you can use the Character Viewer. Access it by going to Edit > Special Characters or using the keyboard shortcut Control + Command + Space.
  • Extended Characters: For characters like accented letters, press and hold the base character key (e.g., "a" for à, á, â, etc.) to see a popup menu with extended character options.

Additional Tips for iPhone and iPad Users

  • Quick Access to Symbols: Many apps, including Safari, offer additional inserts when you tap and hold certain keys. For example, tapping and holding the "." key in Safari gives you options for .com, .org, and regional domains.
  • Frequent Use: If you frequently use certain symbols, consider creating a shortcut in the Settings app under General > Keyboard > Text Replacement. This allows you to type a short phrase and have it replaced with the desired symbol.

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