Superscript Latin Small Letter I
U+2071Superscripts and Subscripts
Copy and paste ⁱ. The Superscript Latin Small Letter I character has Unicode code point U+2071 and decimal HTML code ⁱ.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+2071- HTML Code
ⁱ- CSS Code
\2071- HEX Code
ⁱ
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+2071
- Decimal
- 8305
- Unicode name
- SUPERSCRIPT LATIN SMALL LETTER I
- Block
- Superscripts and Subscripts · U+2070–U+209F
- General category
- Modifier Letter (Lm)
- Script
- Latin
- Introduced
- Unicode 3.2
- JavaScript
- "\u2071"
Appears in
About Superscript Latin Small Letter I
ⁱ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+2071 (decimal 8305). Its official Unicode name is SUPERSCRIPT LATIN SMALL LETTER I.
It belongs to the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F), its General Category is Modifier Letter (Lm), and it was added in Unicode 3.2, released in 2002. Unicode assigns it to the Latin script.
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Superscript Latin Small Letter I
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
2071, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “superscript latin small letter i”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2071, then press Space. - HTML
ⁱ. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\2071";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u2071"
Common questions about Superscript Latin Small Letter I
What is the Superscript Latin Small Letter I symbol?
ⁱ (Superscript Latin Small Letter I) is a modifier letter in Unicode’s Superscripts and Subscripts block. Its code point is U+2071, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 3.2 (2002).
How do I copy and paste the Superscript Latin Small Letter I symbol?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ⁱ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Superscript Latin Small Letter I symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 2071 and press Alt+X to turn the code into ⁱ. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “superscript latin small letter i”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Superscript Latin Small Letter I symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “superscript latin small letter i”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Superscript Latin Small Letter I symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Superscript Latin Small Letter I symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ⁱ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “superscript latin small letter i”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 2071 as the character code.
Is the Superscript Latin Small Letter I symbol an emoji?
No. ⁱ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Superscript Latin Small Letter I symbol show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ⁱ. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Superscripts and Subscripts block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Superscript Latin Small Letter I symbol?
In HTML, write ⁱ (decimal) or ⁱ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\2071"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u2071". See all HTML codes.