Latin Small Letter Dotless I Letter
ı is the Latin small letter dotless I (U+0131), used in languages that distinguish it from dotted i.
U+0131
The symbol ı is called the Latin small letter dotless I. It has its own Unicode code point (U+0131), so it should be typed or copied exactly, not substituted with other letters.
Latin Small Letter Dotless I Letter Meaning
ı is a lowercase Latin letter known as the dotless I, with Unicode code point U+0131. It is different from the more common dotted lowercase i (U+0069) and should not be treated as the same character in text, searching, or typography. In languages such as Turkish, dotless ı is used where dotted i would be incorrect. Because it has a distinct identity in Unicode, using the exact character matters for correct spelling and for proper rendering in fonts and user interfaces.
Common uses
- •Correct spelling in languages that use a dotless I character (e.g., Turkish)
- •Typography and UI text where exact characters must match (labels, settings, forms)
- •Programming and data entry when storing or comparing strings by Unicode code point
- •Web content writing where precise characters are needed for accuracy and consistency
- •Linguistics and localization work for accurate character mapping and fonts
Examples
ı — Latin Small Letter Dotless I (U+0131)
- ıBugün ıyi değil.
- ıSenin adın ısmail mi?
- ıHızlıca ırâdeyi kontrol et.
- ıDosya adı: proje_ı.xlsx
- ıKullanıcı adı: ayse_ı
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0131 | |
| HTML Entity | ı | |
| HTML Code | ı | |
| CSS | \0131 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 305 | |
| Decimal | 305 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Dotless I Letter (ı)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 305 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0131 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0131. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0131, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ı 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 Dotless I letter mean?
ı is a lowercase Latin letter known as the dotless I, with Unicode code point U+0131. It is different from the more common dotted lowercase i (U+0069) and should not be treated as the same character in text, searching, or typography. In languages such as Turkish, dotless ı is used where dotted i would be incorrect. Because it has a distinct identity in Unicode, using the exact character matters for correct spelling and for proper rendering in fonts and user interfaces.
Is ı the same as lowercase i?
No. The dotless ı is Unicode U+0131, while lowercase i is typically U+0069. They are different characters and can change spelling and search results.
How do I copy ı reliably?
Copy the character directly (ı) from this page, or use the provided escapes like ı or \\\\0131 to ensure you insert the exact Unicode code point.
What is the Unicode code point for ı?
The Unicode code point for the Latin small letter dotless I is U+0131.
Can I use HTML or CSS to insert ı?
Yes. Use the HTML entity ı or CSS/escape forms like \\0131. For JavaScript, you can use \\u{0131}.