How to Type ĭ (I with breve) on Android
Typing ĭ (i with breve) on Android takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Text replacement. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ĭ and what to do when a method does not work.
ĭ on Android: Text replacement
Ĭ on Android: Text replacement
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
ĭ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Copy it from this page or set up a text shortcut below.
Method 2: Personal dictionary shortcut
In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste ĭ as the word and add a shortcut such as ibr. Typing the shortcut then suggests ĭ.
How to type the capital Ĭ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Long-press the letter
Ĭ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Copy it from this page or set up a text shortcut below.
Personal dictionary shortcut
In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste Ĭ as the word and add a shortcut such as ibr. Typing the shortcut then suggests Ĭ.
About the letter ĭ
ĭ is Unicode U+012D, named LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH BREVE. A small cup above a letter. Romanian uses ă, Turkish ğ, Vietnamese ă, and Esperanto ŭ. See the ĭ 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 ĭ on Android?
Text replacement.
Can I just copy and paste ĭ?
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 ĭ?
U+012D. In HTML it is ĭ.
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