Here’s the brilliant news: on a Mac in the UK, it’s actually dead simple. You don’t need to hunt through emoji menus or memorise cryptic codes. The secret? Option + G.
Just hold down the Option key (the one that says “alt” on it, next to the spacebar) and then press the letter G. That’s it. Poof—© appears. It’s like a tiny magic trick that your fingers already know how to do.
I guarantee you’ll feel a little burst of smug satisfaction the first time it works. It’s the same feeling you get when you find a parking space right outside the shop.
Why Bother? A Little Story
I once wrote a little poem for a friend’s birthday card. It was terrible—something about cats and custard creams—but I typed it up anyway. I added a © at the bottom, just for a laugh. My friend thought I’d copyrighted a cat poem. She kept the card for years, convinced I was a secret poet.
See, the symbol isn’t just for lawyers or fancy artists. It’s a universal sign that says, “Hey, this belongs to me—and I’m cool enough to mark it.” Even if you’re just sharing a family recipe or a funny photo, that little © adds a dash of professional charm.
