How to Type ı (Dotless i) on Android

Published June 3, 2026, 2 min read

Typing ı (Dotless i) on Android takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Add Turkish keyboard. Read on for step-by-step instructions and what to do when a method does not work.

ı on Android: Add Turkish keyboard

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

ı is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Turkish keyboard, then touch and hold i or use the key it adds.

Method 2: Add the Turkish keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Turkish.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

Method 3: Personal dictionary shortcut

In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste ı as the word and add a shortcut such as ii. Typing the shortcut then suggests ı.

About the letter ı

ı is Unicode U+0131, named LATIN SMALL LETTER DOTLESS I. It is used in Turkish. See the ı character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Samsung Keyboard and Gboard show slightly different long-press menus. If a letter is missing, add the language.
Turn off "Long press for symbols" in Gboard settings if holding a key shows numbers instead of accents.
Personal dictionary shortcuts appear as suggestions; tap the suggestion to insert the letter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ı on Android?

Add Turkish keyboard.

Can I just copy and paste ı?

Yes. Click the copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Chromebook, Cmd+V on a Mac, or touch and hold and choose Paste on a phone.

What is the Unicode code for ı?

U+0131. In HTML it is ı.

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