How to type Ï
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0207 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. On a laptop without one, use the Word method or copy the character.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 00CF then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ï.
- Word shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+: , I.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: " then Shift+I.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ï, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital I with diaeresis” or draw Ï. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+u, then Shift+I.
- Press and hold
- Hold the Shift+I key, then press the number under Ï or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+u, then Shift+I.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00CF.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital I with diaeresis” and double-click Ï.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital I with diaeresis” or draw Ï. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the Shift+I key, slide to Ï, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ï at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital I with diaeresis” or draw Ï. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the Shift+I key, slide to Ï, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ï at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital I with diaeresis” or draw Ï. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose " I (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type cf, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital I with diaeresis” or draw Ï. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type cf, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: " then Shift+I.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital I with diaeresis” or draw Ï. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
Ï can be written as one code point (U+00CF) or as i plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Questions about Ï
What is Ï?
Ï is the latin capital letter i with diaeresis (Unicode U+00CF). It is the letter i with umlaut (diaeresis). It is used in French, Dutch, Catalan, Afrikaans, and Welsh.
How do I type Ï on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0207 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00CF and press Alt+X.
How do I type Ï on a Mac?
Press Option+u, then Shift+I. You can also hold the i key and pick Ï from the accent menu.
How do I type Ï on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the Shift+I key and slide to Ï.
What is the HTML code for Ï?
Use Ï or the numeric entity Ï (hex Ï). In CSS write \CF, in JavaScript \u00CF.