How to Add the ™ Symbol on iPhone

Ever needed to add a trademark symbol (®) to text on your iPhone? While the iPhone keyboard doesn't have a dedicated key for the trademark symbol, you can still insert it effortlessly. In this guide, we'll walk you through two simple methods to add the tm symbol on your iPhone.

Before we dive in, ensure your keyboard language is set to English, as the symbol might not be available in other languages. If it's not, go to 'Settings' > 'General' > 'Keyboard' > 'Keyboards' > 'Add New Keyboard' and select 'English'.

Using the Character Viewer

The Character Viewer is a handy iOS feature that allows you to insert special characters. Here's how to use it to add the tm symbol:

1. Tap and hold in the text field where you want to insert the trademark symbol.

2. Select 'Add Symbol' from the menu that appears.

Using the Character Browser

3. In the Character Browser, scroll down until you find the 'Trademark' symbol (®).

4. Tap on it, then tap 'Done' to insert the symbol into your text.

Using the Search Bar

Alternatively, you can use the Search bar at the top of the Character Browser to filter symbols more quickly:

1. Tap on the Search bar and type 'Trademark'.

2. The trademark symbol should appear at the top of the list. Tap on it, then tap 'Done' to insert it into your text.

Using the Symbols Keyboard

If you find yourself using special symbols frequently, it might be convenient to have a Symbols keyboard readily available. Here's how to enable it:

The Symbols keyboard is hidden by default, but you can enable it by following these steps:

Adding the Symbols Keyboard

1. Go to 'Settings' > 'General' > 'Keyboard' > 'Keyboards' > 'Add New Keyboard...'.

2. Scroll down and select 'Symbols'.

Using the Symbols Keyboard

Once added, you can switch to the Symbols keyboard while typing:

1. Tap on the '123' button on your iPhone's keyboard to access the number keyboard.

2. Tap the '#+=' button in the bottom-left corner. The Symbols keyboard will now appear. Tap on the trademark symbol (®) to insert it into your text.

Now you're equipped to add the tm symbol to your iPhone texts with ease. Happy typing!