Cyrillic Small Letter Byelorussian-ukrainian I Letter
і is a Cyrillic small letter (U+0456) used in Belarusian and Ukrainian texts.
U+0456
The symbol і is a Cyrillic letter with the Unicode code point U+0456. If you’re writing in Belarusian or Ukrainian, it’s an essential character to type and format correctly.
Cyrillic Small Letter Byelorussian-ukrainian I Letter Meaning
і is the Cyrillic small letter byelorussian-ukrainian I (Unicode U+0456). It’s part of the Cyrillic alphabet and commonly appears in Belarusian and Ukrainian spelling where it represents a vowel sound. Visually, it looks like a Latin lowercase i without the dot variation you might expect in other alphabets, so it’s important to use the correct Unicode character rather than a similar-looking Latin letter. In documents, UI labels, filenames, and web text, using the exact character ensures proper sorting, searching, and rendering across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Belarusian or Ukrainian names, words, and sentences accurately
- •Entering Cyrillic text in forms, documents, and address fields
- •Correctly labeling UI elements, buttons, and tooltips for Cyrillic-language products
- •Using in content management systems where exact character matching matters
- •Typing or programming Cyrillic strings that must remain consistent (e.g., identifiers, localization files)
Examples
і (Cyrillic small letter byelorussian-ukrainian I)
- іми́сто і дім
- івибір і підтримка
- іУкраїна і світ
- ірішення і надія
- іплан і порядок
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0456 | |
| HTML Entity | і | |
| HTML Code | і | |
| CSS | \0456 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1110 | |
| Decimal | 1110 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter Byelorussian-ukrainian I Letter (і)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1110 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0456 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0456. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0456, 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 Small Letter Byelorussian-ukrainian I letter mean?
і is the Cyrillic small letter byelorussian-ukrainian I (Unicode U+0456). It’s part of the Cyrillic alphabet and commonly appears in Belarusian and Ukrainian spelling where it represents a vowel sound. Visually, it looks like a Latin lowercase i without the dot variation you might expect in other alphabets, so it’s important to use the correct Unicode character rather than a similar-looking Latin letter. In documents, UI labels, filenames, and web text, using the exact character ensures proper sorting, searching, and rendering across fonts and platforms.
What Unicode character is і?
і is the Cyrillic small letter byelorussian-ukrainian I, with Unicode code point U+0456.
How do I copy і reliably for web or documents?
Copy the character directly from this page. For HTML, you can also use its entity: і.
Why can’t I use a regular Latin i instead?
They look similar but are different Unicode characters. Using the Latin letter can break spelling, search matching, or text processing in Belarusian/Ukrainian.
How can I type і in code?
Use the provided escapes, for example CSS: \\0456, or JavaScript: \\u{0456}.