How to Type ı (Dotless i) on Chromebook

Published June 3, 2026, 2 min read

Typing ı (Dotless i) on Chromebook takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Ctrl+Shift+U, 0131, Space. Read on for step-by-step instructions and what to do when a method does not work.

ı on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 0131, Space

Or copy it:

Method 1: Unicode shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
Type 0131.
Press Space or Enter and ı appears.

The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.

Method 2: Turkish keyboard

Add the Turkish input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Turkish. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.

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

Ctrl+Shift+U does not work in some Android apps on ChromeOS. Use it in Chrome and web apps.
Make sure you type the code in lowercase or uppercase; both work, but do not include "U+".
If nothing happens, check that an input method other than the default English one is not active.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ı on Chromebook?

Ctrl+Shift+U, 0131, Space.

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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