Cursive Small i
Lowercase i is a short letter that carries a dot above it. This page shows the letter on ruled paper, a copyable script character, example words and the letters most often practised alongside it.
Cursive Small i specimen
About this specimen
The large letter is drawn with a cursive font on your device, so its shape varies. The copyable styles below are Unicode symbols, not handwriting.
Copy i in other styles
Each row gives the lowercase and capital letter together. Only Cursive and Cursive bold are script lettering; the others are shown for convenience.
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Cursive
𝒾, ℐ
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Cursive bold
𝓲, 𝓘
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Gothic (not cursive)
𝔦, ℑ
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Gothic bold (not cursive)
𝖎, 𝕴
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Italic (not cursive)
𝑖, 𝐼
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Bold italic (not cursive)
𝒊, 𝑰
Shape and formation
- Carries a dot above the letter.
Stroke order and direction differ between handwriting models, so this page does not teach one. Use the model from your teacher or course.
The letter i in words
- ice
- pie
- basin
Related lowercase letters
Frequently asked questions
How do I type a cursive i?
Open the cursive text generator, type i and copy the result. The Cursive style gives you the character shown on this page. It is a Unicode symbol, so its look depends on your device.
Where does the dot on lowercase i go?
The dot sits above the letter, in line with it. Handwriting models differ on neatness details such as whether to use a dot or a small circle, so follow the one you are learning.
Is the script i the same as handwritten i?
No. The script character is a separate Unicode symbol that resembles script lettering. Handwriting is a connected style where letters join, and a single symbol cannot show that.