Copyright Sign Symbol
The © Copyright Sign (U+00A9) marks a work as protected by copyright.
U+00A9
The © symbol, called the Copyright Sign, is commonly used to indicate copyright protection. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode and HTML forms in software and web pages.
Copyright Sign Symbol Meaning
The © (Copyright Sign) symbol is used to indicate that a creative work is protected by copyright. It typically appears near a year and/or a rights holder name, helping communicate that reuse or distribution may require permission. You’ll often see it in website footers, book and album pages, packaging, and marketing materials. On the web, it’s represented by the Unicode code point U+00A9 and can be inserted using the HTML entity © or the CSS/escape forms provided on this page. In most contexts, © is informational, letting viewers quickly understand that ownership and rights apply.
Common uses
- •Adding copyright notices on websites and app footers
- •Marking content in blogs, articles, and newsletters
- •Including on book covers, ebooks, and documentation
- •Displaying on product packaging and marketing pages
- •Labeling music, artwork, and video metadata or credits
Examples
© Copyright Sign (U+00A9)
- ©© 2026 Your Company. All rights reserved.
- ©© Jane Doe
- ©Content © 2026 Example Studio
- ©Photos © 2025 John Smith
- ©Design © 2026 by Our Team
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00A9 | |
| HTML Entity | © | |
| HTML Code | © | |
| CSS | \00A9 |
FAQ
What does the Copyright Sign symbol mean?
The © (Copyright Sign) symbol is used to indicate that a creative work is protected by copyright. It typically appears near a year and/or a rights holder name, helping communicate that reuse or distribution may require permission. You’ll often see it in website footers, book and album pages, packaging, and marketing materials. On the web, it’s represented by the Unicode code point U+00A9 and can be inserted using the HTML entity © or the CSS/escape forms provided on this page. In most contexts, © is informational, letting viewers quickly understand that ownership and rights apply.
What is the Unicode code point for the © symbol?
It is U+00A9.
How do I type © in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ©.
Is (c) the same as ©?
(c) is a common plain-text alternative, but © is the actual Copyright Sign character.
Can I use © in web and programming text?
Yes. You can insert it using its Unicode character © or escape forms such as \\00A9 (CSS) or \\u{00A9} (JavaScript).