How to Type į (I with ogonek) on LaTeX

Published June 4, 2026, 2 min read

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

į on LaTeX: \k{i}

Į on LaTeX: \k{I}

Or copy it:

Method 1: LaTeX command

Write \k{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 į into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

How to type the capital Į

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

LaTeX command

Write \k{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 Į into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

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

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 į on LaTeX?

\k{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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