Ask an Ambassador: Using the Registered Trademark in Your Posts

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty

Ask an Ambassador:  Using the Registered Trademark in Your Post

Isn't it cool when you learn new things that have been a mystery to you forever?  A couple of years ago, I wrote a post about the registered trademark (®) and how to use it in your blogpost.  Ever since I learned the shortcut, I never used the word "Realtor®" without it. Of course the symbol is not limited to the use of the word Realtor®.  The symbol can and should be used when referring to any trademarked brand.

So here's the ticket to placing that little mark at the end of any registered trademark:  Simply hold down the "alt" key and then type the numbers "0 1 7 4" and voila', there you have it. 

 

Registered Trademark

Comments (34)

Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

I never knew how to get that symbol....LOL!!  And I'm on Mac so after reading the comments I now know how to correctly write the word Realtor®

Sep 28, 2013 06:53 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Once again, Charita ... you're the teacher and I am the student!  What a great AR Ambassador you are ... and how simple and helpful this is ...

Gene

Sep 28, 2013 07:27 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Charita, I always forgot this combination - so eventually, I'd cut-n-paste from somewhere (It still refuses to work with me when I try to type it here.....lol)

Sep 28, 2013 07:30 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

With a MAC it's as easy as Option R  ® and up it pops.  Love shortcuts.

Sep 28, 2013 07:57 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Thanks for sharing this great tip Charita!

Sep 28, 2013 09:57 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Great reminder there's a shortcut for just about every symbol you can imagine.

Sep 28, 2013 10:39 AM
Elise Harron
Dirt Road Real Estate - Kingman, AZ
Rural Vacant Land and Development Specialist

These secrets lying in the keyboard always amaze me.  I wonder how many people use them. 

Sep 28, 2013 12:06 PM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Finally, something on AR that I already knew. I also use that little bugger when referring to any trademark.

Sep 28, 2013 01:53 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation
On a Mac, the keyboard shortcut for the trademark symbol is this: hold down the "option" key and press "R"
Sep 28, 2013 08:57 PM
Bill and MaryAnn Wagner
Wagner Real Estate Group - Ocean City, NJ
Jersey Shore and South Jersey Real Estate
Great tip Charita! Never would have known that. Thanks.
Sep 28, 2013 10:31 PM
Rebecca Howard
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Orland Park, IL
Recognized | Respected | Recommended

®. So easy on the Mac. Thanks for the tip and reminder.

Sep 28, 2013 11:08 PM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

Great tip!  I always make note of these shortcuts because they're so much easier than cut-n-paste.

Sep 28, 2013 11:51 PM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

Does that work on Mac as well as Windows-based computers? Just curious 'cause I have a mac. Thanks

Sep 29, 2013 12:05 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

00000000000001111111111117777444...I tried to do it and this is what happened...Oh well...good post

Sep 29, 2013 12:36 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
For many of us Rainers, this shortcut is old hat. For those who are just getting hip to this via this post....well welcome to the world of "if there is an easier way to do, then I'm all for it." For MAC users, many have chimed in to let you know that Option+R is the way to go for you. For the PC users that are having difficulties, it really is as simple as holding down the Alt key and then press 0174. If you are not able to get the trademark by doing this, then I am afraid that you may be having technical issues beyond my scope. Sorry. Maybe someone will chime in with some helpful advice for you.
Sep 29, 2013 01:07 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the great tip.

Sep 29, 2013 02:43 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
A moving experience!

I love having a Mac.... on the Mac it's just Option-R (®)... the computer for the rest of us.

Sep 29, 2013 03:09 AM
Kristal Wilson
KB Home - Fontana, CA
Cause We Like 'Em New ~ New Home Specialist!

Charita ~ Just last week I wanted to join the NAR community on Linkedin but needed to add the logo to my profile. Great timing thanks for sharing.

Sep 29, 2013 05:27 AM
Andrew Payne Realtor® Richmond VA Homes For Sale~804-938-5257~
Piedmont Real Estate - Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA, Real Estate, SRES®, NAR Green

This is a handy tip to know.  I haven't tried the ALT 0-1-7-4 with my Apple at home yet, but hope it works!

Sep 29, 2013 01:53 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Charita, Thanks for the tip and I will have to start using it! Have a great Monday.. 

Sep 30, 2013 05:09 AM

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