How to type the trademark symbol on Android
To type the trademark symbol on Android, switch Gboard to ?123, tap =\<, and tap ™. You can also pin ™ to your clipboard or create a text shortcut to type the trademark symbol on Android with speed in any field.
Quick answer
Tap ?123 → tap =\< → tap ™.
Step by step
Open numbers and symbols
Tap the ?123 button in the lower corner of Gboard or Samsung Keyboard.
Go to the secondary symbol page
Tap the =\< key (or !#1 on Samsung devices) to view technical and legal characters.
Tap the ™ key
Locate the trademark symbol ™ on the screen and tap it to insert.
Attach to the brand name
Position ™ directly behind the protected name or slogan without an intervening space: ProductName™.
Typing ™ directly on Gboard and Samsung Keyboard
Android provides quick, built-in access to the trademark symbol ™ without requiring third-party apps or emoji switching. On Google Gboard, tap the ?123 key in the lower-left corner to access numbers. Next, tap the =\< key located directly above ABC. On this secondary symbols layout, ™ is situated right on the top or second row alongside the copyright © and registered ® signs.
On Samsung Galaxy handsets, tap the !#1 button on Samsung Keyboard to open basic punctuation, then tap the 1/2 indicator to view the second symbol page where ™ is clearly displayed. Simply tapping the key inserts the symbol immediately into your message or post.
Creating a dictionary shortcut for (tm)
If you regularly compose marketing materials, press releases, or brand guidelines, typing (tm) and having it transform into ™ automatically is a huge convenience. Open Gboard settings by tapping the gear icon on the keyboard toolbar, select Dictionary → Personal dictionary, tap your language, and tap the + icon. Paste ™ into the word field, and enter (tm) into the shortcut field.
From that moment on, whenever you type (tm) in Chrome, Docs, WhatsApp, or Twitter, ™ will appear in the center suggestion pill above the keyboard; tapping it replaces your text instantly. Samsung Keyboard users can create an identical rule in Samsung Keyboard Settings → More typing options → Text shortcuts.
Appropriate branding usage for ™
The trademark symbol ™ is an informal mark used to claim common-law rights in goods, while ℠ designates service marks. Unlike the registered mark ®, ™ does not require official trademark registration and can be used on any proprietary name you wish to protect. To explore related legal markers, visit our legal symbols collection, and compare mobile techniques in our trademark symbol on iPhone guide, the trademark symbol on Windows walkthrough, and our general how to type symbols on Android guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the trademark symbol on Gboard?
Tap ?123, then tap =\< to open the secondary symbols screen where ™ sits on the upper row.
How do I type ™ on a Samsung phone?
Tap the !#1 button on Samsung Keyboard, tap the 1/2 indicator to cycle to the second symbol page, and tap ™.
Can I make (tm) auto-replace with ™ on Android?
Yes. Open Gboard Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add an entry, paste ™ as the word, and set (tm) as the shortcut.