Latin Small Letter I With Tilde Below Letter
ḭ is the Latin small letter i with a tilde placed below it (U+1E2D).
U+1E2D
ḭ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It’s commonly encountered in texts that require an i modified with a tilde below for accurate spelling or notation. You can copy it directly or use the provided escape forms in software.
Latin Small Letter I With Tilde Below Letter Meaning
ḭ (U+1E2D) is “LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH TILDE BELOW.” The character is an ordinary lowercase Latin letter i, augmented with a tilde mark positioned below the glyph. Like other modified Latin letters, it is used to represent language-specific or orthographic distinctions where an “i” needs an additional diacritic for correct reading and writing. In everyday usage, you may see it in specialized linguistic data, properly encoded names, or digital typography where the exact Unicode character must be preserved rather than approximated with plain “i.”
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading linguistics and language materials that use diacriticized i forms
- •Rendering proper names or terms that require the exact Unicode letter ḭ
- •Preparing multilingual documents where diacritics must match the source text
- •Designing labels, catalogs, or posters that include extended Latin characters
- •Programming and data entry where Unicode-accurate text is required
Examples
ḭ — Latin small letter i with tilde below
- ḭḭḭi is sometimes used in encoded samples of extended Latin text.
- ḭPlease verify that the document contains ḭ (U+1E2D), not a plain i.
- ḭThe label shows ḭ in the second line.
- ḭIn the dataset, ḭ appears in several entries for diacritic accuracy.
- ḭThe writer replaced a placeholder with ḭ for the correct spelling.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E2D | |
| HTML Entity | ḭ | |
| HTML Code | ḭ | |
| CSS | \1E2D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7725 | |
| Decimal | 7725 |
How to type Latin Small Letter I With Tilde Below Letter (ḭ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7725 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E2D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E2D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e2d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ḭ 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 Tilde Below letter mean?
ḭ (U+1E2D) is “LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH TILDE BELOW.” The character is an ordinary lowercase Latin letter i, augmented with a tilde mark positioned below the glyph. Like other modified Latin letters, it is used to represent language-specific or orthographic distinctions where an “i” needs an additional diacritic for correct reading and writing. In everyday usage, you may see it in specialized linguistic data, properly encoded names, or digital typography where the exact Unicode character must be preserved rather than approximated with plain “i.”
What is the Unicode code point for ḭ?
ḭ is U+1E2D (LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH TILDE BELOW).
How can I copy and paste ḭ?
Copy the character ḭ directly from this page, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escape forms in your tools.
Is ḭ the same as a plain lowercase i?
No. ḭ is a distinct Unicode character that includes a tilde below, so it may render and sort differently than plain “i.”
What are the common escape formats for developers?
HTML entity: ḭ ; CSS escape: \\1E2D ; JavaScript escape: \\u{1E2D}.