Dotless I (ı)
Copy Dotless I or use the platform-specific methods below.
ı Character Codes
| Character | ı |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+0131 |
| HTML named entity | ı |
| HTML decimal | ı |
| HTML hexadecimal | ı |
| Windows Alt code | No dependable legacy Alt code |
How to Type ı on Windows
The most reliable Windows method is Character Map, the touch keyboard, or the Word Unicode method. In Microsoft Word, type 0131 and press Alt + X.
How to Type ı on Mac
Press and hold the related base letter until the accent menu appears, then choose the matching character. Character Viewer, opened with Control + Command + Space, is the dependable fallback.
The uppercase partner is I. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type ı on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 0131, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to ı.
Language and Usage
ı is used in Turkish, Azerbaijani, Crimean Tatar, and related orthographies. Example: kırmızı, ışık. Dotless ı pairs with uppercase I, while dotted i pairs with uppercase İ.
Use the real Unicode character rather than an image or a visually similar substitute. That keeps search, sorting, copying, screen readers, and data exchange accurate.