Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2117 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Sound Recording Copyright Symbol
A symbol from the Office, Copyright and Trademark Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ℗
- Unicode
- U+2117
- HTML entity
- ℗
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About the sound recording copyright symbol
The ℗ symbol, known as the sound recording copyright sign, appears alongside copyright notices for audio recordings. It is used to indicate that the specific sound recording—the fixed, recorded performance itself—is protected under copyright law, distinct from the underlying musical composition or lyrics.
This symbol is part of the Letterlike Symbols block and is commonly found on album covers, CD labels, and digital audio metadata. Its use originated in international copyright conventions to provide clear notice of rights in the recorded sound, and it remains a standard element in legal and commercial documentation for music and other audio works.
How to type Sound Recording Copyright
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2117.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2117, then press Enter or Space.
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