TM Copy Paste on Mac with Option + 2

Keyboard shortcut

Place the cursor where you want the mark, hold Option, and press 2. Release both keys to insert ™.

  1. Choose the insertion pointClick inside an editable document, message, form, or design field.
  2. Hold OptionUse either Option key on the Mac keyboard.
  3. Press 2Use the number row. With the standard ABC input source, macOS inserts ™ immediately.

The shortcut creates the Unicode character U+2122. It is not an image, so you can select, search, resize, and style it like other text.

If Option + 2 does not produce ™

Keyboard shortcuts for symbols depend on the active input source. Open the input menu in the macOS menu bar and switch to ABC, or use Keyboard Viewer to inspect the layout you prefer.

  1. Show the Input menuIn System Settings, open Keyboard, edit Text Input, and enable the Input menu if it is hidden.
  2. Open Keyboard ViewerChoose Show Keyboard Viewer from the Input menu.
  3. Hold OptionThe onscreen keys change to show the symbols assigned to the Option layer.
  4. Choose the characterPress the matching physical key, click the onscreen key, or use Character Viewer if ™ is not present.

Use Character Viewer

Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space in compatible apps, or choose Edit → Emoji & Symbols. Search for “trademark,” select ™, and insert it at the cursor.

Character Viewer is also the practical built-in route for ℠, which does not have the same familiar ABC-layout shortcut.

Create a macOS Text Replacement

  1. Open Keyboard settingsGo to Apple menu → System Settings → Keyboard.
  2. Open Text ReplacementsChoose the Text Replacements control under Text Input.
  3. Add your pairSet a trigger such as ;tm and its replacement to ™.
  4. Enable it in the appIn apps that expose the setting, check Edit → Substitutions → Text Replacement.
App support varies

Some cross-platform editors and code tools use their own text systems. The direct Option shortcut or copy button remains dependable when replacements are unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mac keyboard shortcut for ™?

With the standard ABC or U.S. keyboard layout, press Option + 2. Other input sources can assign different characters, so use Keyboard Viewer if the result differs.

How do I open Character Viewer on Mac?

Press Control + Command + Space in many macOS setups, choose Edit > Emoji & Symbols in a compatible app, or use the Globe key if it is configured to open Emoji & Symbols.

Why does Option + 2 type something else?

The Option layer depends on the active input source. Switch to the ABC layout or open Keyboard Viewer to see the actual Option characters for your current layout.

Can I make my own TM shortcut on Mac?

Yes. In System Settings > Keyboard, open Text Replacements and add a trigger whose replacement is ™. Text replacement availability varies by app.

What are the Mac shortcuts for ® and ©?

On the standard ABC layout, Option + R types ® and Option + G types ©. For ℠, use Character Viewer or create a Text Replacement.