How to Type ì (I with grave) on LaTeX

Q: What is the Unicode code for ì?

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

Published August 8, 2026, 2 min read

ì is i with grave, a letter used in Italian, Vietnamese, Mandarin Pinyin and Yoruba. On LaTeX, the quickest way to get it is \`{\i}. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ì and fixes for common problems.

ì on LaTeX: \`{\i}

Ì on LaTeX: \`{I}

Or copy it:

Method 1: LaTeX command

Write \`{\i} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Method 2: Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste ì into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

Method 3: In math mode

For a variable with this accent, use $\grave{i}$ . Math accents are for symbols, so use the text command for words.

How to type the capital Ì

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

LaTeX command

Write \`{I} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste Ì into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

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

Accents on i and j need the dotless forms \i and \j in old LaTeX; modern LaTeX handles this automatically.
If the letter is missing in the PDF, the font lacks it. Switch to XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with a broader font.
Wrap commands in braces when the next character is a letter: \'{e}x, not \'ex.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ì on LaTeX?

\`{\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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