Latin Small Letter I Letter
The lowercase Latin letter i (U+0069), commonly used in everyday writing and programming text.
U+0069
“i” is the Latin small letter i (Unicode U+0069). It appears frequently in English words and in many types of identifiers, labels, and examples. Use the copy options below to insert it in text, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Small Letter I Letter Meaning
The symbol “i” is a lowercase Latin letter used as part of written language, including common English words like “in,” “time,” and “it.” In code and data text, it often stands for a loop variable (e.g., i++), an identifier, or a placeholder in examples. In general text formatting, it functions like any standard lowercase character—its meaning depends on surrounding words or the programming context rather than the character itself. Unicode-wise, it is specifically “LATIN SMALL LETTER I” with code point U+0069, which matches the standard lowercase i character you expect in most fonts and systems.
Common uses
- •Writing words that include the lowercase i (e.g., “information”, “simple”, “design”).
- •Using as a variable name in programming examples (often i in loops).
- •Creating short labels and tags in UI text (e.g., “item i”).
- •Typing identifiers in markup or code snippets where a lowercase i is required.
- •Using in filenames or version suffixes where case matters.
Examples
i (Latin small letter i) — Copy and Use
- ithis is an example: i
- iitem i starts here
- iset i = 1 in your loop
- iversion i2 is deprecated
- ijoin the list with i
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0069 | |
| HTML Entity | i | |
| HTML Code | i | |
| CSS | \0069 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 105 | |
| Decimal | 105 |
How to type Latin Small Letter I Letter (i)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 105 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0069 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0069. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0069, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy i 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 Latin Small Letter I letter mean?
The symbol “i” is a lowercase Latin letter used as part of written language, including common English words like “in,” “time,” and “it.” In code and data text, it often stands for a loop variable (e.g., i++), an identifier, or a placeholder in examples. In general text formatting, it functions like any standard lowercase character—its meaning depends on surrounding words or the programming context rather than the character itself. Unicode-wise, it is specifically “LATIN SMALL LETTER I” with code point U+0069, which matches the standard lowercase i character you expect in most fonts and systems.
What Unicode character is “i”?
“i” is the Unicode character LATIN SMALL LETTER I with code point U+0069.
How can I copy “i” in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: i
How do I represent “i” in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\0069
How do I represent “i” in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{0069}