How to Type į (I with ogonek) on iPhone

Published June 5, 2026, 2 min read

į is i with ogonek, a letter used in Lithuanian. On iPhone, the quickest way to get it is Hold i. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Į and fixes for common problems.

į on iPhone: Hold i

Į on iPhone: 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 į and lift it.

į is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard and Gboard shows a similar set.

Method 2: Add the Lithuanian keyboard

Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Lithuanian.
Tap the globe key to switch while typing.

Method 3: Text Replacement

Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste į as the phrase and type a shortcut such as iog. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.

How to type the capital Į

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 Į and lift it.

Į is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard and Gboard shows a similar set.

Add the Lithuanian keyboard

Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Lithuanian.
Tap the globe key to switch while typing.

About the letter į

į is Unicode U+012F, named LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH OGONEK. It is used in Lithuanian. A small tail at the bottom right of a vowel, meaning “little tail” in Polish. It marks nasal vowels in Polish (ą, ę) and appears in Lithuanian (į, ų). See the į character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

If no menu appears when you touch and hold, make sure you are not using a third-party keyboard that disables it.
Text Replacement shortcuts need a space or punctuation after them to expand.
Some apps with custom keyboards, such as games, do not support accents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for į on iPhone?

Hold i.

Can I just copy and paste į?

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 į?

U+012F. In HTML it is į.

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