Registered Sign Symbol
The ® symbol (U+00AE) indicates a registered trademark in plain text.
U+00AE
The ® symbol is called the Registered Sign. It’s used in text to reference a trademark that has been formally registered. You can copy it directly or insert it via common character codes in web and design tools.
Registered Sign Symbol Meaning
The Registered Sign (®) is a punctuation symbol with the Unicode code point U+00AE. Visually, it tells readers that the preceding name, brand, or product identifier is a registered trademark. In everyday writing, it’s often placed right after the trademarked word, phrase, or logo name (for example, “Acme®”). In digital publishing and design, the symbol helps keep branding consistent across platforms and ensures the same visual meaning in headlines, captions, and marketing text.
Common uses
- •Indicating a registered trademark next to a brand or product name in marketing copy
- •Adding trademark notation in website footer, product pages, or documentation
- •Placing the symbol in printed materials like brochures, packaging, and signage
- •Using it in captions and social media posts where trademark status is relevant
- •Referencing registered names in presentations and slide decks
Examples
® Registered Sign (U+00AE)
- ®Acme® is a registered trademark.
- ®Use the Acme® logo only as shown.
- ®PowerDock® is a registered product name.
- ®Streamly® may be referenced with the Registered Sign.
- ®All rights reserved for BrandX®.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00AE | |
| HTML Entity | ® | |
| HTML Code | ® | |
| CSS | \00AE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0174 | |
| Decimal | 174 |
How to type Registered Sign Symbol (®)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 174 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00AE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00AE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00ae, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ® with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the ® symbol mean?
It’s the Registered Sign (U+00AE), used to indicate a registered trademark.
Where should the ® symbol be placed in text?
Most commonly, it’s placed immediately after the trademarked word or name (e.g., “BrandName®”).
Is ® different from ™?
Yes. ® indicates a registered trademark, while ™ is generally used for an unregistered trademark.
How do I enter ® in HTML or code?
You can use the HTML entity ® or the Unicode code point U+00AE.