How to type IJ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for IJ (it is outside code page 1252). Use Alt+X in Word, the US-International layout, or copy it here.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 0132 then press Alt+X. The code turns into IJ.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find IJ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital IJ ligature (Dutch)” or draw IJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for IJ on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- IJ does not appear in the press-and-hold menu of the English keyboard.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0132.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital IJ ligature (Dutch)” and double-click IJ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital IJ ligature (Dutch)” or draw IJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- IJ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Or just copy it
- Tap IJ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital IJ ligature (Dutch)” or draw IJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- IJ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Or just copy it
- Tap IJ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital IJ ligature (Dutch)” or draw IJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose I J (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 132, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital IJ ligature (Dutch)” or draw IJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 132, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital IJ ligature (Dutch)” or draw IJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
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Questions about IJ
What is IJ?
IJ is the latin capital ligature ij (Unicode U+0132). It is the letter ij with ligature. It is used in Dutch.
How do I type IJ on Windows?
IJ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0132 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type IJ on a Mac?
Hold the ij key on your Mac keyboard and pick IJ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
What is the HTML code for IJ?
Use IJ or the numeric entity IJ (hex IJ). In CSS write \132, in JavaScript \u0132.