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There are a number of special symbols that are often used in the course of creating a document. One common symbol is the copyright mark, which is a small letter C surrounded by a circle. Copyright marks are easy to add to your document, assuming you are using a version of Word that has AutoCorrect and that it hasn't been turned off or modified. If this is the case, you should be able to type a lowercase C surrounded by parentheses—as in (c)—and Word will automatically change the three characters to a copyright mark when you press the Space Bar after the closing parenthesis.
If you have AutoCorrect turned off, there are a number of other ways you can insert a copyright mark. If you use the keyboard a lot, you can simply press Ctrl+Alt+C. If you prefer to use the mouse, you can follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Special Characters tab of the Symbol dialog box.
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2015-02-14 18:23:22
Paul
Mr. Mann is apparently not a copyright lawyer. It is true that copyright now exists when the document is created in tangible form, however you can not sue for copyright infringement w/o a certificate - which is the key to the courthouse. And that is why you should register and get a certificate from the Copyright Office. An infringer of an unregistered copyright may not be liable for any damages incurred before registration and proper notice - which is also a requirement for registration.
2015-02-14 07:28:37
Any of these ways work well. It may be of interest to keep in mind that it is not necessary to show a copyright in order to have a copyright. The newest copyright laws specify that a copyright exists as soon as anyone writes the first word of a document, whether stated or not. Nothing needs to be done for this to be in force, i.e., there is no such thing as applying for a copyright, like there is in the case of a patent.
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