How to Type ì (I with grave) on Android

Q: What is the Unicode code for ì?

U+00EC. In HTML it is &igrave;.

Published August 9, 2026, 2 min read

Need ì on Android 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 Hold i, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ì on Android: Hold i

Ì on Android: Hold i

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

Open the keyboard in any app.
Touch and hold the i key.
Slide your finger to ì and lift it.

ì is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard.

Method 2: Add the Italian keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Italian.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

Method 3: Personal dictionary shortcut

In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste ì as the word and add a shortcut such as igr. Typing the shortcut then suggests ì.

How to type the capital Ì

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

Long-press the letter

Open the keyboard in any app.
Touch and hold the I key (with Shift on).
Slide your finger to Ì and lift it.

Ì is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard.

Add the Italian keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Italian.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

About the letter ì

ì is Unicode U+00EC, named LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH GRAVE. It is used in Italian, Vietnamese, Mandarin Pinyin and Yoruba. A short line slanting down to the right. French uses it on à, è and ù, Italian on final stressed vowels (città), Catalan and Portuguese for vowel quality, and Vietnamese and Pinyin for a falling tone. See the ì 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 ì on Android?

Hold i.

Can I just copy and paste ì?

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 ì?

U+00EC. In HTML it is ì.

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