Latin Capital Letter I With Ogonek Letter
Į is a Latin capital letter I with ogonek, used in languages that require this diacritic.
U+012E
Į (U+012E) is the uppercase form of the I with an ogonek. You’ll see it in writing systems that use the ogonek to mark specific phonetic or orthographic values. This page helps you copy the character and use it reliably in text and code.
Latin Capital Letter I With Ogonek Letter Meaning
Į is a Latin-script uppercase letter: “I with ogonek.” The ogonek is a diacritic added to the letter I to represent a particular sound or spelling distinction in certain languages (most notably Lithuanian, where it is a standard part of the alphabet). Because it is a distinct Unicode character, it should be used directly rather than approximating it with a plain “I.” In typography and digital text, using the correct character (U+012E) improves spelling accuracy, search matching, and consistency across platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing or proofreading Lithuanian and other languages that use Į as an alphabet character
- •Correctly rendering names, places, and titles containing Į in web and mobile text
- •Creating accurate labels and UI text in multilingual applications
- •Designing documents and posters that must preserve exact spelling with diacritics
- •Developing content for forms and databases that store Unicode text correctly
Examples
Į (Latin Capital Letter I with Ogonek)
- ĮĮmonė
- ĮŠiĮ
- ĮAteik Į namus
- ĮVilnĮus
- ĮĮrašyti duomenys
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+012E | |
| HTML Entity | Į | |
| HTML Code | Į | |
| CSS | \012E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 302 | |
| Decimal | 302 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter I With Ogonek Letter (Į)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 302 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 012E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 012E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 012e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Į 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 Ogonek letter mean?
Į is a Latin-script uppercase letter: “I with ogonek.” The ogonek is a diacritic added to the letter I to represent a particular sound or spelling distinction in certain languages (most notably Lithuanian, where it is a standard part of the alphabet). Because it is a distinct Unicode character, it should be used directly rather than approximating it with a plain “I.” In typography and digital text, using the correct character (U+012E) improves spelling accuracy, search matching, and consistency across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for Į?
Į is Unicode code point U+012E (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER I WITH OGONEK).
How can I copy Į for use in a website?
Copy the character directly (Į), or use the HTML entity: Į.
What’s the best way to use Į in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS: \\\\012E. JavaScript (ES6): \\\\u{012E}.
Should I replace Į with a normal “I”?
No. Į is a distinct letter. Replacing it with “I” changes the character and can lead to misspellings and mismatches in search or data.