How to Type ı (Dotless i) on iPhone

Published June 3, 2026, 2 min read

Need ı on iPhone for a name, an address or a word in another language? You do not have to copy it from a website every time. The fastest method is Add Turkish keyboard, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ı on iPhone: 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 → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Turkish.
Tap the globe key to switch while typing.

Method 3: Text Replacement

Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste ı as the phrase and type a shortcut such as ii. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.

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

If no menu appears when you touch and hold, make sure you are not using a third-party keyboard that disables it.
Text Replacement shortcuts need a space or punctuation after them to expand.
Some apps with custom keyboards, such as games, do not support accents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ı on iPhone?

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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