How to type î
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0238 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt code
- The short code Alt+140 also works on US English systems (code page 437).
- 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 00EE then press Alt+X. The code turns into î.
- Word shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+^ , i.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: ^ then i.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find î, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “i with circumflex” or draw î. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+i, then i.
- Press and hold
- Hold the i key, then press the number under î or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+6, then i.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00EE.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “i with circumflex” and double-click î.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “i with circumflex” or draw î. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the i key, slide to î, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap î at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “i with circumflex” or draw î. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the i key, slide to î, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap î at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “i with circumflex” or draw î. 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 ee, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “i with circumflex” or draw î. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type ee, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: ^ then i.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “i with circumflex” or draw î. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
î can be written as one code point (U+00EE) or as i plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with î
French
Romanian
Turkish
Welsh
Questions about î
What is î?
î is the latin small letter i with circumflex (Unicode U+00EE). It is the letter i with circumflex. It is used in French, Romanian, Turkish, Welsh, and Afrikaans.
How do I type î on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0238 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00EE and press Alt+X.
How do I type î on a Mac?
Press Option+i, then i. You can also hold the i key and pick î from the accent menu.
How do I type î on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the i key and slide to î.
What is the HTML code for î?
Use î or the numeric entity î (hex î). In CSS write \EE, in JavaScript \u00EE.