How to type ı
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ı (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 0131 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ı.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ı, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dotless i (Turkish)” or draw ı. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Shift+Option+b.
- Press and hold
- ı does not appear in the press-and-hold menu of the English keyboard.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+w, then i.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0131.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “dotless i (Turkish)” and double-click ı.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dotless i (Turkish)” or draw ı. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the i key, slide to ı, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later; Gboard's modern English list includes ı, otherwise add the Turkish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ı at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dotless i (Turkish)” or draw ı. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the i key, slide to ı, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later; Gboard's modern English list includes ı, otherwise add the Turkish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ı at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dotless i (Turkish)” or draw ı. 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 131, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dotless i (Turkish)” or draw ı. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 131, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dotless i (Turkish)” or draw ı. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
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Words with ı
Turkish
Questions about ı
What is ı?
ı is the latin small letter dotless i (Unicode U+0131). It is the letter i with no accent. It is used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
How do I type ı on Windows?
ı has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0131 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ı on a Mac?
Press Shift+Option+b. You can also hold the i key and pick ı from the accent menu.
How do I type ı on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the i key and slide to ı.
What is the HTML code for ı?
Use ı or the numeric entity ı (hex ı). In CSS write \131, in JavaScript \u0131.