How to Type ì (I with grave) on Microsoft Word

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 Microsoft Word 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+`, then I, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ì on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+`, then I

Ì on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+`, then Shift+I

Or copy it:

Method 1: Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+`, then I. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Method 2: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00EC where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ì.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+`, then I.

Method 3: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00EC in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

Method 4: Alt code

With Num Lock on, hold Alt and type 0236 on the number pad.

How to type the capital Ì

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

Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+`, then Shift+I. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00CC where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ì.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+`, 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 accent shortcuts are in Word for Windows. Word for Mac uses the macOS Option shortcuts.
If Alt+X converts the wrong text, select just the code first, then press Alt+X.
Change the font if the letter shows as an empty box; Calibri, Arial and Times New Roman cover common accents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ì on Microsoft Word?

Ctrl+`, then 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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