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 0133 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 “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 0133.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “ij ligature (Dutch)” and double-click ij.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “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 “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 “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 133, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “ij ligature (Dutch)” or draw ij. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 133, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “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 small ligature ij (Unicode U+0133). 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 0133 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 \133, in JavaScript \u0133.