Latin Small Letter I With Dot Below Letter
ị is the Latin small letter i with an added dot below, used in extended Latin orthographies.
U+1ECB
The character ị is a Latin Extended letter. It’s useful when writing languages and names that require a dot below the “i”. Use the copy options below for accurate Unicode input.
Latin Small Letter I With Dot Below Letter Meaning
ị (LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH DOT BELOW, U+1ECB) is a specific Unicode character rather than a stylized variation of “i”. The dot below changes the letter’s identity in writing systems that distinguish it from plain i and from i with an above dot. In practice, you’ll see it in proper names, titles, and words from languages that use Latin Extended characters. For digital work, it’s important to use the exact Unicode character so spell-checkers, fonts, and search results behave correctly. When copying from web sources, prefer the provided escapes or copy buttons to avoid “almost-right” substitutes.
Common uses
- •Typing or entering words from languages that use Latin Extended letters
- •Writing names and places where this exact “i” form is required
- •Correct digital text in forms, documents, and author credits
- •Linguistics and typography notes that reference specific Unicode characters
- •Programming inputs where exact Unicode matching matters
Examples
ị — Latin small letter i with dot below
- ịtị
- ịchị
- ịbị
- ịkị
- ịmịnị
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1ECB | |
| HTML Entity | ị | |
| HTML Code | ị | |
| CSS | \1ECB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7883 | |
| Decimal | 7883 |
How to type Latin Small Letter I With Dot Below Letter (ị)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7883 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1ECB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1ECB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ecb, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ị 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 With Dot Below letter mean?
ị (LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH DOT BELOW, U+1ECB) is a specific Unicode character rather than a stylized variation of “i”. The dot below changes the letter’s identity in writing systems that distinguish it from plain i and from i with an above dot. In practice, you’ll see it in proper names, titles, and words from languages that use Latin Extended characters. For digital work, it’s important to use the exact Unicode character so spell-checkers, fonts, and search results behave correctly. When copying from web sources, prefer the provided escapes or copy buttons to avoid “almost-right” substitutes.
What is the Unicode for ị?
ị is LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH DOT BELOW and has Unicode code point U+1ECB.
How do I copy ị into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ị (as provided for this character).
How do I include ị in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1ECB. JavaScript escape: \\u{1ECB}.
Is ị the same as the normal letter i?
No. ị is a distinct Unicode character, so it may behave differently in searching, sorting, and spell-checking than plain “i”.