Latin Capital Letter I With Circumflex Letter
Î is a Latin capital I with a circumflex, Unicode U+00CE, used in languages that require diacritics.
U+00CE
Î (Latin Capital Letter I with Circumflex) is a Unicode character used to represent a capital I with a circumflex diacritic. It’s commonly needed for correct spelling in languages that mark pronunciation or meaning. Use the copy and code variations below to paste it in text, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Capital Letter I With Circumflex Letter Meaning
Î is the uppercase form of I with a circumflex (Â-like diacritic style, but applied to I). In practice, it’s mainly used in written languages that require the circumflex to convey a specific pronunciation or to distinguish words. You’ll often see it in names and loanwords, as well as in properly accented text. Because it’s a single Unicode character (U+00CE), it helps keep text consistent—especially when you’re copying from software that expects the exact diacritic character rather than a plain I.
Common uses
- •Correctly spell names and words that use Î in languages with diacritic marks
- •Create accurate titles, labels, and headings in multilingual documents
- •Type or paste accented text in social media posts and profiles
- •Use in HTML content where the exact character is required
- •Support UI text and localization strings where Unicode correctness matters
Examples
Î (Latin Capital Letter I with Circumflex)
- ÎÎle-de-France
- ÎHôtel Îcarus
- ÎÎndigo
- ÎCapîtan Îvaro
- ÎÎngrid
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00CE | |
| HTML Entity | Î | |
| HTML Code | Î | |
| CSS | \00CE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0206 | |
| Decimal | 206 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter I With Circumflex Letter (Î)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 206 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00CE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00CE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00ce, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Î 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 Capital Letter I With Circumflex letter mean?
Î is the uppercase form of I with a circumflex (Â-like diacritic style, but applied to I). In practice, it’s mainly used in written languages that require the circumflex to convey a specific pronunciation or to distinguish words. You’ll often see it in names and loanwords, as well as in properly accented text. Because it’s a single Unicode character (U+00CE), it helps keep text consistent—especially when you’re copying from software that expects the exact diacritic character rather than a plain I.
What Unicode character is Î?
Î is the Unicode character LATIN CAPITAL LETTER I WITH CIRCUMFLEX with code point U+00CE.
How do I type Î on my keyboard?
It depends on your OS and keyboard layout. If you can’t type it directly, copy-paste Î from this page, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the HTML entity for Î?
The HTML entity for Î is Î.
Is Î the same as a plain I?
No. Î is a distinct character that includes the circumflex diacritic, so it will not be interchangeable with a plain I in Unicode text.