Cyrillic Capital Letter Byelorussian-ukrainian I Letter
The Cyrillic capital letter І (U+0406), used in several Slavic writing systems.
U+0406
І is a Cyrillic uppercase character commonly seen in Belarusian and Ukrainian text. This page helps you copy it, find its code point, and use it correctly in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Byelorussian-ukrainian I Letter Meaning
І (U+0406) is the Cyrillic capital letter BYELORUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN I. It is an uppercase character used in writing systems that employ Cyrillic alphabets, especially in Belarusian and Ukrainian contexts. Visually it can resemble the Latin capital I in some fonts, but it is a distinct Unicode character. When you type or copy text, using the correct Unicode code point matters for proper spelling, search matching, and consistent rendering. In digital text, І should be inserted with the exact character (or its provided escapes) rather than substituting a look-alike Latin letter.
Common uses
- •Writing Belarusian and Ukrainian names, places, and words in uppercase
- •Designing multilingual interfaces and typography that include Cyrillic characters
- •Creating search-friendly labels where exact Unicode characters must match
- •Formatting documents and forms in Cyrillic for accurate character consistency
- •Developing software and content pipelines that require correct Unicode handling
Examples
І — Cyrillic Capital Letter Byelorussian-Ukrainian I
- ІІван
- ІКиїв
- ІБілорусь
- ІІнтернет
- ІІнститут
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0406 | |
| HTML Entity | І | |
| HTML Code | І | |
| CSS | \0406 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1030 | |
| Decimal | 1030 |
How to type Cyrillic Capital Letter Byelorussian-ukrainian I Letter (І)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1030 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0406 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0406. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0406, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy І with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cyrillic Capital Letter Byelorussian-ukrainian I letter mean?
І (U+0406) is the Cyrillic capital letter BYELORUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN I. It is an uppercase character used in writing systems that employ Cyrillic alphabets, especially in Belarusian and Ukrainian contexts. Visually it can resemble the Latin capital I in some fonts, but it is a distinct Unicode character. When you type or copy text, using the correct Unicode code point matters for proper spelling, search matching, and consistent rendering. In digital text, І should be inserted with the exact character (or its provided escapes) rather than substituting a look-alike Latin letter.
What is the Unicode code point for І?
The character І is U+0406 (CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER BYELORUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN I).
How do I insert І in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: І
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for І?
CSS escape: \\0406. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{0406}.
Does І mean the same as the Latin letter I?
No. Visually they may look similar, but І is a distinct Cyrillic Unicode character, so it should not be replaced with the Latin capital I.