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What is the dot that appears over the lowercase letters, 'i' and 'j', called?

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Answer 1

The small distinguishing mark you see over a lowercase i and a lowercase j is called a tittle – an interesting name that seems like a portmanteau (combination) of “tiny” and “little,” and refers to a small point or stroke in writing and printing. Generally, a diacritic dot such as a tittle is also referred to as a glyph.

A tittle or superscript dot is a small distinguishing mark, such as a diacritic in the form of a dot on a lowercase i or j. The tittle is an integral part of the glyph of i and j, but diacritic dots can appear over other letters in various languages.

Answer 2

The dot that appears over lower case letters:

• A tittle or superscript dot is a small distinctive mark, such as a diacritic in the form of a dot on a lowercase i or j. The title is an essential part of the glyph of I and j, but diacritic dots can appear over other letters in numerous languages.

• The dot over the lower case I and J are intended to help these letters look identifiable.

           

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