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Use Insert → Special characters to browse or search by name/drawing, or type the Unicode hex code then press Alt+X like in Word.
01 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform — not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Insert \xe2\x86\x92 Special characters
- Go to Insert → Special characters.
- Search by name (e.g. "trademark"), or draw the shape in the sketch pad to find lookalikes.
- Click to insert.
Hex + Alt+X
- Type the hex code, e.g. 2122.
- Press Alt+X — converts to ™.
02 FAQ
Does copy-paste from another site work in Docs?
Yes — Google Docs preserves Unicode characters on paste. Copying from a character page is the fastest method for a one-off symbol.
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