Cyrillic Capital Letter I Letter
И is the Cyrillic capital letter I used in many Cyrillic alphabets.
U+0418
И is a Cyrillic uppercase character represented by Unicode code point U+0418. It’s commonly used to write words in Russian and other languages that use the Cyrillic script. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML and programming escapes.
Cyrillic Capital Letter I Letter Meaning
И (Unicode: U+0418) is the Cyrillic capital letter commonly called “I” in Cyrillic naming. In practice, it functions as a letter within words, helping form correct spelling and readable text for languages that use the Cyrillic alphabet. Visually, it resembles Latin “N” but it is a distinct character with its own Unicode identity, so substituting it with similar-looking Latin letters can break spelling or search. Use this exact character when you need proper Cyrillic text, such as titles, names, form fields, UI labels, and content that must match a specific language’s orthography.
Common uses
- •Writing Russian and other Cyrillic-script words that require the uppercase И
- •Forming proper nouns (names, places, brands) in Cyrillic uppercase styling
- •Designing UI text in Cyrillic-capable interfaces (menus, labels, buttons)
- •Generating correct digital text in documents and templates that preserve Unicode
- •Creating search- and copy-accurate content where exact characters matter
Examples
И — Cyrillic Capital Letter I (U+0418)
- ИИван
- ИИНТЕРНЕТ
- ИМИНИСТЕРСТВО
- ИИСКУССТВО
- ИИНЖЕНЕРИЯ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0418 | |
| HTML Entity | И | |
| HTML Code | И | |
| CSS | \0418 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1048 | |
| Decimal | 1048 |
How to type Cyrillic Capital Letter I Letter (И)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1048 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0418 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0418. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0418, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy И 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 I letter mean?
И (Unicode: U+0418) is the Cyrillic capital letter commonly called “I” in Cyrillic naming. In practice, it functions as a letter within words, helping form correct spelling and readable text for languages that use the Cyrillic alphabet. Visually, it resembles Latin “N” but it is a distinct character with its own Unicode identity, so substituting it with similar-looking Latin letters can break spelling or search. Use this exact character when you need proper Cyrillic text, such as titles, names, form fields, UI labels, and content that must match a specific language’s orthography.
How do I copy the Cyrillic capital letter И?
Copy the character directly from this page (И). For code, you can also use the HTML entity (И) or Unicode escapes such as \\u{0418}.
What is the Unicode code point for И?
The Unicode code point is U+0418, named “CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER I”.
Can I replace И with a similar-looking Latin letter?
It’s not recommended. И is a distinct Cyrillic character, and replacing it with a Latin letter (like N or I) can change the text and break spelling, matching, and search.
What escapes can developers use to insert И?
Common options include the HTML entity И and the CSS/Unicode escape \\0418 (CSS) or \\u{0418} (JavaScript with Unicode code point escapes).