How to Type ı (Dotless i) on Microsoft Word

Published June 3, 2026, 2 min read

ı is Dotless i, a letter used in Turkish. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 0131 then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital and fixes for common problems.

ı on Microsoft Word: 0131 then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 0131 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ı.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.

Method 2: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 0131 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

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 accent shortcuts are in Word for Windows. Word for Mac uses the macOS Option shortcuts.
If Alt+X converts the wrong text, select just the code first, then press Alt+X.
Change the font if the letter shows as an empty box; Calibri, Arial and Times New Roman cover common accents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ı on Microsoft Word?

0131 then Alt+X.

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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