How to Type ĭ (I with breve) on Chromebook

Published April 24, 2026, 2 min read

ĭ is i with breve. On Chromebook, the quickest way to get it is Ctrl+Shift+U, 012d, Space. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ĭ and fixes for common problems.

ĭ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 012d, Space

Ĭ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 012c, Space

Or copy it:

Unicode shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
Type 012d.
Press Space or Enter and ĭ appears.

The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.

How to type the capital Ĭ

The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.

Unicode shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
Type 012c.
Press Space or Enter and Ĭ appears.

The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.

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

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 ĭ on Chromebook?

Ctrl+Shift+U, 012d, Space.

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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