How to Type ì (I with grave) on Chromebook

Q: What is the Unicode code for ì?

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

Published August 8, 2026, 2 min read

Need ì on Chromebook 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 Ctrl+Shift+U, 00ec, Space, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ì on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 00ec, Space

Ì on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 00cc, Space

Or copy it:

Method 1: Unicode shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
Type 00ec.
Press Space or Enter and ì appears.

The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.

Method 2: US International keyboard

Add it in Settings → Device → Keyboard and inputs → Input settings → Add input methods, then switch with Ctrl+Space. Press `, then I.

Method 3: Italian keyboard

Add the Italian input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Italian. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.

How to type the capital Ì

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 00cc.
Press Space or Enter and Ì appears.

The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.

US International keyboard

Add it in Settings → Device → Keyboard and inputs → Input settings → Add input methods, then switch with Ctrl+Space. Press `, then Shift+I.

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

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 ì on Chromebook?

Ctrl+Shift+U, 00ec, Space.

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.

Related guides

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