i Symbols Copy and Paste ⓘ,ℹ, 𝐢, 𝓲, 𝕚, 𝔦.: How to Type Information Symbol, Circled i, and Fancy i Text

Looking for I symbols you can copy and paste? The most useful ones include the information symbol ℹ, the circled i symbol ⓘ, the plain letter i, and fancy i text such as 𝐢, 𝓲, 𝕚, and 𝔦.

These symbols are often used for information, help, details, notes, tooltips, instructions, social media bios, usernames, and decorative text.

On this page, you’ll get to copy and paste I symbols, learn how to type the information symbol in Word, use Unicode and HTML codes, and choose the best i symbol for your document, website, social media post, or design.

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Copy and Paste I Symbols

The fastest way to use an I symbol is to copy it from the box below, then paste it wherever you need it.

Use ℹ for a standard information symbol.
Use ⓘ for a clean circled i icon.
Use 𝐢, 𝓲, 𝕚, or 𝔦 for fancy text.
Use plain i if you want a simple fallback.

Copy I Symbols

Click any information symbol, circled i, boxed i, or fancy i text below to copy it.

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After copying a symbol, paste it using:

Windows: Ctrl + V
Mac: Command + V
Phone: Tap and hold, then choose Paste

I Symbols Quick Reference Table

Symbol	Name	Unicode	Best Use
ℹ	Information Source Symbol	U+2139	Information, help, notes
ⓘ	Circled Latin Small Letter i	U+24D8	Info icon text
🛈	Circled Information Source	U+1F6C8	Information icon
Ⓘ	Circled Latin Capital Letter I	U+24BE	Capital I icon
🅘	Squared Latin Capital Letter I	U+1F158	Boxed I style
⒤	Parenthesized Latin Small Letter i	U+24A4	List or note marker
𝐢	Mathematical Bold Small i	U+1D422	Bold fancy i
𝓲	Mathematical Bold Script Small i	U+1D4F2	Script fancy i
𝕚	Mathematical Double-Struck Small i	U+1D55A	Double-struck fancy i
𝔦	Mathematical Fraktur Small i	U+1D526	Gothic/fancy i
𝙞	Mathematical Monospace Small i	U+1D692	Monospace fancy i
ɪ	Latin Letter Small Capital I	U+026A	Small capital i style
i	Latin Small Letter i	U+0069	Plain text fallback
I	Latin Capital Letter I	U+0049	Plain capital I

What Are I Symbols?

I symbols are text characters based on the letter I or i.

They include:

Plain i letters
Information icons
Circled i symbols
Boxed i symbols
Fancy Unicode i letters
Small capital i symbols
Accented i letters

Examples:

i
I
ℹ
ⓘ
🅘
𝐢
𝓲
𝕚
𝔦
ɪ

Some I symbols are used for information and help. Others are used for decorative text, social media names, bios, usernames, and aesthetic writing.

What Is the Information Symbol?

The information symbol is usually this character: ℹ

It is used to show that extra information, help, or details are available.

You may see it in:

Websites
Apps
Forms
Dashboards
Maps
Notices
Tooltips
Instruction boxes
Product labels
Help buttons
WordPress posts
Canva designs

Examples:

ℹ Tip: You can copy the symbol above and paste it into your document.
ℹ Note: This field is required.
ℹ More information is available below.

What Is the Circled i Symbol?

The circled i symbol is: ⓘ

It is a lowercase i with a circle around it.

This symbol is often used when you want an icon-style version of the information symbol.

Examples:

ⓘ Click here for more details
ⓘ This column is auto-calculated
ⓘ Read the note before continuing

The circled i symbol is useful in designs, dashboards, websites, forms, and help labels.

Information Symbol vs Circled i Symbol

The two most useful information-style symbols are:

ℹ

and:

ⓘ

They are similar, but they are not the same character.

Symbol	Name	Best Use
ℹ	Information Source Symbol	Standard information icon
ⓘ	Circled Latin Small Letter i	Clean circled i text
i	Plain lowercase i	Simple fallback text

Use ℹ when you want a standard information symbol.
Use ⓘ when you want a clean circled i icon.
Use i if special symbols do not display correctly.

Best I Symbol to Use

The best symbol depends on what you want to do.

Purpose	Best Symbol
Information note	ℹ
Info icon text	ⓘ
Simple fallback	i
Fancy lowercase i	𝐢, 𝓲, 𝕚, 𝔦
Fancy uppercase I	𝐈, 𝓘, 𝕀, ℐ
Social media decoration	𝓲, 𝕚, 𝔦, 𝙞
WordPress note box	ℹ or ⓘ
Canva design	ℹ, ⓘ, 𝐢, 𝓲
Plain writing	i

For most help or information notes, use: ℹ

For a round icon style, use: ⓘ

For decorative text, use: 𝐢 𝓲 𝕚 𝔦 𝙞

Method 1 to Type the Plain i Symbol on Keyboard

If you only need the normal lowercase letter i, use your keyboard.

To type lowercase i:

Click where you want to type.
Press the I key.

You will get: i

To type uppercase I:

Hold Shift.
Press I.

You will get: I

This is useful for normal words like:

information
icon
input
important
instruction
Info

Method 2: Type the Information Symbol in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word gives you several ways to insert I symbols and information symbols.

Option 1: Use the Copy Widget

The easiest method is to use the copy widget near the top of this page.

Click the symbol you need, then paste it into Word using: Ctrl + V

This is the best method if you want symbols like:

ℹ
ⓘ
𝐢
𝓲
𝕚

Option 2: Use Unicode in Word

In Microsoft Word, you can type Unicode values and convert them into symbols.

To type the information symbol:

Type 2139.
Press Alt + X.

Word should convert it into: ℹ

To type the circled i symbol:

Type 24D8.
Press Alt + X.

Word should convert it into: ⓘ

Word Unicode Codes for Common I Symbols

Symbol	Unicode to Type	Then Press
ℹ	2139	Alt + X
ⓘ	24D8	Alt + X
⒤	24A4	Alt + X
Ⓘ	24BE	Alt + X
i	0069	Alt + X
I	0049	Alt + X

This method is useful if you do not want to copy and paste.

Option 3: Use Insert Symbol in Word

You can also use Word’s Symbol menu.

To insert the information symbol in Word:

Click where you want the symbol.
Go to Insert.
Click Symbol.
Click More Symbols.
In the character code box, type 2139.
Select the information symbol ℹ.
Click Insert.
Click Close.

For the circled i symbol, use character code: 24D8

Then insert: ⓘ

Method 3: Type I Symbols in Excel

In Excel, the easiest method is to use the copy widget near the top of this page.

Click the symbol you want, then paste it into a cell.

Examples:

ℹ Read the note before entering data
ⓘ This column is auto-calculated
Info: Do not edit this cell

You can use I symbols in:

Dashboard notes
Instruction cells
Report labels
Headers
Comments
Data validation messages
Warning notes

Best Tip for Excel

If the special information symbol does not display well in Excel, use a simple text fallback: Info:

Example: Info: Enter values in column B only.

This is often clearer in spreadsheets.

Method 4: Type I Symbols in PowerPoint

PowerPoint is a good place to use the information symbol because it works well in slides and callout boxes.

Use the copy widget near the top of this page, then paste the symbol into a PowerPoint text box.

Examples:

ℹ Key point
ⓘ More details
Info: Please check the appendix

You can use I symbols in:

Presentation slides
Training materials
Infographics
Labels
Callout boxes
Instructions
Notes

If the symbol looks wrong, try changing the font.

Method 5: Type I Symbols in Google Docs

In Google Docs, use the copy widget near the top of this page.

Click the symbol you want, then paste it into your document.

Use Special Characters in Google Docs

You can also use Google Docs’ Special Characters tool:

Open Google Docs.
Click where you want the symbol.
Go to Insert.
Click Special characters.
Search for information or circled i.
Click the symbol you want.

If the search does not show the symbol quickly, the copy widget is faster.

Method 6: Type I Symbols in Google Sheets

In Google Sheets, the easiest method is to use the copy widget near the top of this page.

Click the symbol you need, then paste it into a cell.

Examples:

ℹ Data updates every 24 hours
ⓘ This cell contains a formula
Info: Do not delete this row

If the symbol does not display correctly, use: Info:

This is simple and works in all fonts.

Method 7: Type the Information Symbol on Windows

On Windows, the easiest method is to use the copy widget near the top of this page.

Click the symbol you want, then paste it using: Ctrl + V

Use Character Map on Windows

You can also use Character Map:

Click Start.
Search for Character Map.
Open it.
Choose a font such as Segoe UI Symbol, Arial, Calibri, or Noto Sans.
Look for the information symbol.
Click the symbol.
Click Select.
Click Copy.
Paste it where you need it.

This method is slower, but it can help if you want to browse symbols visually.

Method 8: Type the Information Symbol on Mac

On Mac, the easiest method is to use the copy widget near the top of this page.

Click the symbol you want, then paste it using: Command + V

Use Character Viewer on Mac

You can also use Character Viewer:

Click where you want the symbol.
Press Control + Command + Space.
Search for information or circled i.
Double-click the symbol to insert it.

This is helpful if you do not want to return to this page every time.

Method 9: Type the Information Symbol on Chromebook

On Chromebook, you can use the copy widget near the top of this page.

You can also use Unicode input.

Type ℹ on Chromebook

Press Ctrl + Shift + U.
Type 2139.
Press Enter or Space.

This should insert: ℹ

Type ⓘ on Chromebook

Press Ctrl + Shift + U.
Type 24d8.
Press Enter or Space.

This should insert: ⓘ

Method 10: Type I Symbols on iPhone and iPad

The special information symbols may not be easy to find on the normal iPhone keyboard.

The easiest method is to use the copy widget near the top of this page, then paste the symbol into your app.

Create a Text Replacement on iPhone

If you use the information symbol often, create a text shortcut.

For example, you can make your iPhone replace:

infoicon

with: ℹ

To set it up:

Copy the symbol ℹ from the widget.
Open Settings.
Go to General.
Tap Keyboard.
Tap Text Replacement.
Tap the + button.
In Phrase, paste ℹ.
In Shortcut, type infoicon.
Tap Save.

Now, when you type infoicon, your iPhone can suggest or replace it with: ℹ

You can do the same with: ⓘ

Method 11: Type I Symbols on Android

On Android, use the copy widget near the top of this page.

Click the symbol you want, then paste it into your app.

Some Android keyboards may include the information symbol in the emoji or symbols area, but this depends on the keyboard app.

If you use the symbol often, you can add it to your personal dictionary or text shortcuts if your keyboard supports that feature.

Method 12: Type I Symbols in HTML

If you are writing HTML, you can use the symbol directly: ℹ

You can also use HTML codes.

HTML Codes for Information and I Symbols

Symbol	Name	HTML Decimal Code	HTML Hex Code
ℹ	Information Source Symbol	`ℹ`	`ℹ`
ⓘ	Circled Small Letter i	`ⓘ`	`ⓘ`
⒤	Parenthesized Small Letter i	`⒤`	`⒤`
Ⓘ	Circled Capital Letter I	`Ⓘ`	`Ⓘ`
i	Lowercase i	`i`	`i`
I	Capital I	`I`	`I`

Example: ℹ More information

Displays as: ℹ More information

Example: ⓘ Click for details

Displays as: ⓘ Click for details

Method 13: Type I Symbols in CSS

In CSS, you can use the information symbol in generated content.

Example:

.info::before {
  content: "ℹ";
}

You can also use Unicode escape:

.info::before {
  content: "\2139";
}

For the circled i symbol:

.info::before {
  content: "\24D8";
}

This is useful if you want to show an information icon before a note, tip, or help message.

Method 14: Type I Symbols in JavaScript

In JavaScript, you can use the symbol directly inside a string.

Example:

const info = "ℹ More information";

You can also use Unicode escape:

const info = "\u2139 More information";

For the circled i:

const infoIcon = "\u24D8";

This can be useful for tooltips, messages, alerts, buttons, and user interface labels.

Method 15: Type I Symbols in Python

In Python, you can use the information symbol inside a string.

Example:

message = "ℹ More information"
print(message)

You can also use Unicode escapes:

message = "\u2139 More information"
print(message)

For circled i:

icon = "\u24D8"
print(icon)

This prints:

ⓘ

Using I Symbols in WordPress

If you are writing a WordPress post, you can use I symbols in:

Tip boxes
Info boxes
Warning notes
Callout sections
Buttons
Tables
Headings
Shortcodes
Feature lists

Examples:

ℹ Tip: Use the copy widget if the keyboard shortcut does not work.

ⓘ Note: Some fonts may display the symbol differently.

Info: This section explains the main steps.

If the symbol does not display correctly on your site, try changing the font or use:

Info:

Using I Symbols in Canva

In Canva, the easiest method is to use the copy widget near the top of this page.

Copy: ℹ

or: ⓘ

or any fancy i symbol like: 𝐢 𝓲 𝕚

Then paste it into a Canva text box.

You can use I symbols in:

Flyers
Posters
Social media designs
Infographics
Labels
Instruction cards
Presentation slides
Educational designs

If the symbol looks different, try changing the font.

Using I Symbols on Social Media

You can use I symbols in social media captions, bios, usernames, comments, and posts.

Examples:

ℹ New update available
ⓘ Read the details below
𝐢 love this design
𝓲nformation
𝕚 symbol text

These symbols can work on platforms like:

Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
WhatsApp
Discord
X / Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest

However, not all apps display every symbol the same way. If a symbol appears as a box, choose a simpler one like: ℹ or use: Info:

Information Symbol vs Info Icon

People often search for information icon text or info icon text when they want a text version of an info icon.

The best text versions are: ℹ and: ⓘ

An actual info icon may be an image, SVG, or icon font. But if you want something you can copy and paste into text, use the Unicode symbols above.

Information Symbol vs Letter i

The plain letter i is not technically an information icon, but it can be used as a fallback.

Compare:

ℹ More details

ⓘ More details

i More details

The first two look like information icons. The plain i is best when special symbols are not supported.

Fancy i Symbols vs Real Text

Fancy i symbols like 𝐢, 𝓲, 𝕚, and 𝔦 are not the same as the normal letter i.

They may look like styled text, but they are actually separate Unicode characters.

This means:

They may not work well in search boxes.
They may not be read properly by screen readers.
They may not display in every font or app.
They can look different across devices.

Use fancy i symbols for decoration, usernames, bios, and social media.

Use the normal letter i for clear writing.

Use ℹ or ⓘ for information icons.

Why Does the Information Symbol Look Different?

The information symbol may look different depending on the font, app, browser, or device.

It may look slightly different in:

Microsoft Word
Google Docs
Canva
WordPress
iPhone
Android
Windows
Mac
Chrome
Safari
Firefox

This is normal. The character is the same, but the design can change based on the font.

Why Is the Information Symbol Showing as a Box?

If the information symbol appears as a square box, empty box, or missing character, the font or app may not support it.

Try these fixes:

Change the font.
Use a common font like Arial, Calibri, Segoe UI, or Noto Sans.
Try ⓘ instead of ℹ.
Use the plain fallback Info:.
Test the symbol on another device or browser.

Common Uses of I Symbols

Help Text

ℹ Need help? Click here.

Notes

ℹ Note: This setting affects all users.

Tips

ⓘ Tip: You can press Ctrl + S to save.

Forms

ℹ Your name must match your ID.

Dashboards

ⓘ Data is updated every 24 hours.

Websites

ℹ Learn more about this feature.

Product Labels

ⓘ Read instructions before use.

Social Media

𝐢 love this
𝕚nfo
𝓲dea

Common Mistakes with I Symbols

Mistake 1: Using Fancy i Symbols in Important Text

Fancy i symbols may look nice, but they are not always easy to read or search.

Better for important text:

Info:

or:

ℹ Info

Mistake 2: Using Plain i When You Need an Icon

Plain:

i More information

Better:

ℹ More information

or:

ⓘ More information

Mistake 3: Using Too Many Info Icons

Do not put an info symbol before every sentence. Use it only where it helps the reader notice something important.

Mistake 4: Using an Unsupported Font

If the symbol appears as a box, change the font or use plain text.

Mistake 5: Confusing Fancy i Text with Formatting

Symbols like 𝐢, 𝓲, and 𝕚 are not normal i letters with formatting applied. They are separate Unicode characters.

Frequently Asked Questions About I Symbols

What are I symbols?

I symbols are text characters based on the letter I or i. They include plain i, information icons, circled i symbols, boxed i symbols, and fancy Unicode i letters.

Examples:

ℹ ⓘ 𝐢 𝓲 𝕚 𝔦 🅘

What is the information symbol?

The information symbol is usually:

ℹ

It is used to show help, details, notes, or more information.

What is the info icon text symbol?

The most common info icon text symbols are:

ℹ

and:

ⓘ

You can copy and paste either one using the widget near the top of this page.

How do I copy and paste the information symbol?

Use the copy widget near the top of this page. Click the symbol you want, then paste it where you need it.

The most common information symbol is:

ℹ

You can also use:

ⓘ

What is the Unicode for the information symbol?

The Unicode for the information source symbol is:

U+2139

The Unicode for the circled lowercase i is:

U+24D8

How do I type the information symbol in Word?

In Microsoft Word, type:

2139

Then press:

Alt + X

This gives:

ℹ

For the circled i, type:

24D8

Then press:

Alt + X

This gives:

ⓘ

What is the HTML code for the information symbol?

For ℹ, use:

ℹ

or:

ℹ

For ⓘ, use:

ⓘ

or:

ⓘ

Can I use I symbols in WordPress?

Yes. You can copy and paste I symbols directly into WordPress.

Examples:

ℹ
ⓘ
𝐢
𝓲
𝕚

Can I use I symbols in Canva?

Yes. Copy the symbol from the widget near the top of this page and paste it into a Canva text box. If it does not display well, try another font.

Why does the information symbol appear as a box?

The font or app may not support the symbol. Try a different font or use the plain text fallback:

Info:

Is ℹ the same as ⓘ?

No. They look similar and can both mean information, but they are different characters.

ℹ is the information source symbol.

ⓘ is a circled lowercase i.

Which information symbol should I use?

Use ℹ for a standard information symbol.

Use ⓘ if you want a circled i style.

Use Info: if the symbol does not display correctly.

What is the best i symbol for social media?

For social media decoration, you can use:

𝐢 𝓲 𝕚 𝔦 𝙞

For information notes, use:

ℹ

or:

ⓘ

Are fancy i symbols real letters?

They are Unicode characters that look like styled versions of i or I. They are not the same as normal typed letters, even though they may look similar.

Conclusion

The most useful I symbols are:

ℹ
ⓘ
𝐢
𝓲
𝕚
𝔦
i

For information, help, and notes, use: ℹ or: ⓘ

For fancy text, usernames, and social media, use decorative i symbols like:

𝐢 𝓲 𝕚 𝔦 𝙞

The easiest method is to use the copy widget near the top of this page.

In Microsoft Word, you can type:

2139, then press Alt + X to get ℹ

or:

24D8, then press Alt + X to get ⓘ

For HTML, use:

ℹ for ℹ

or:

ⓘ for ⓘ

If the symbol does not display correctly, use the simple fallback:

Info: