TM Copy Paste on iPhone: Copy ™ Right Now

Fast answer

Tap the copy button above, open the app where you want the mark, touch and hold in the text field, then tap Paste.

  1. Copy the symbolTap the Trademark button near the top of this page. Its status changes to “Copied.”
  2. Move to your destinationOpen Mail, Messages, Notes, Safari, a social app, or any other app with an editable text field.
  3. Place the insertion pointTap where the symbol should appear. Touch and hold until the edit menu opens.
  4. PasteTap Paste. The single Unicode character ™ is inserted at the cursor.

Save ™ as an iPhone Text Replacement

This is the best built-in option when you type the mark regularly. You configure it once, then type a short trigger instead of returning to a symbol page.

  1. Copy ™ firstUse the button above so the exact character is ready on your clipboard.
  2. Open Keyboard settingsGo to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.
  3. Add a replacementTap the plus button in the top-right corner.
  4. Set the phrasePaste ™ into the Phrase field.
  5. Choose a shortcutEnter something distinctive such as tmark or ;tm, then tap Save.
  6. Test itOpen Notes, type your shortcut, then type a space. iPhone should replace the trigger with ™.
Choose a safe trigger

Avoid using the ordinary letters “tm” by themselves if you often type those letters. A trigger such as “;tm” is less likely to expand accidentally.

Where the symbol will work

™ is a standard Unicode character, so it works in most messages, documents, forms, profiles, and web editors. Its shape and height can change with the font. If an old app shows a blank box, copy the letters TM without a special character or switch to a font with broader Unicode support.

If Paste is missing

Make sure the cursor is in an editable field and touch the field again. An app can limit editing commands in protected, read-only, or specially formatted fields.

If the shortcut stops expanding

Return to Text Replacement and confirm the entry is present. Try it in Notes to separate an iPhone-wide issue from an app-specific one.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a TM key on the iPhone keyboard?

The standard iPhone English keyboard does not provide a dependable dedicated TM key in every app and layout. Copying ™ and saving it as a Text Replacement is the most consistent built-in method.

What shortcut should I use for ™ on iPhone?

Choose a short trigger you will not type by accident, such as tmark or ;tm. Apple lets you select any available shortcut in Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.

Why does my TM shortcut not expand?

Type a space or punctuation after the shortcut, check that Text Replacement still contains the entry, and try another app. Some secure or specially formatted fields do not apply keyboard replacements.

Can iCloud sync my TM text replacement?

Apple says your personal dictionary can stay updated across your Apple devices when iCloud Drive is enabled for the same Apple Account.

Can I use the same method for ®, ©, and ℠?

Yes. Create a separate Text Replacement for each character, using memorable triggers that do not overlap with words you type normally.