How to Type ĩ (I with tilde) on Microsoft Word

Published June 6, 2026, 2 min read

The letter ĩ does not have its own key on an English keyboard, but Microsoft Word still makes it easy to type. Use 0129 then Alt+X, or pick one of the other methods in this guide. ĩ appears in Vietnamese.

ĩ on Microsoft Word: 0129 then Alt+X

Ĩ on Microsoft Word: 0128 then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 0129 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ĩ.

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 0129 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

How to type the capital Ĩ

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 0128 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ĩ.

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 0128 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

About the letter ĩ

ĩ is Unicode U+0129, named LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH TILDE. It is used in Vietnamese. A wavy line above a letter. Spanish uses it for ñ, Portuguese for nasal vowels (ã, õ), Estonian for õ, and Vietnamese for the broken rising tone. See the ĩ 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 ĩ on Microsoft Word?

0129 then Alt+X.

Can I just copy and paste ĩ?

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 ĩ?

U+0129. In HTML it is ĩ.

Related guides

All accent shortcuts for Microsoft Word