This article explains different methods to type the copyright symbol on your Mac or Windows computer.

The copyright logo/symbol can be created on a Windows computer using the numeric keypad. The Alt code shortcut for the copyright symbol is Alt+0169; hold down the Alt key while typing 0169.

For most laptops and other compressed keyboards, the process is different. Look for small numbers above the 7, 8, 9, U, I, O, J, K, L, and M keys. These keys act as 0 through 9 when Num Lock is engaged.

Here's how to create the copyright symbol without a numeric keypad: