How to Type į (I with ogonek) on Microsoft Word

Published June 5, 2026, 2 min read

į is i with ogonek, a letter used in Lithuanian. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 012F then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Į and fixes for common problems.

į on Microsoft Word: 012F then Alt+X

Į on Microsoft Word: 012E then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 012F where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into į.

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

Method 2: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 012F in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

How to type the capital Į

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 012E where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Į.

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

Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 012E in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

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

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 į on Microsoft Word?

012F then Alt+X.

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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