The I Key on Arabic 101

Produces the Arabic letter ه (Ha).

Last updated: May 2026 · Top row

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When you press I
ه
Ha (هَاء)
When you press Shift + I
÷

Finger position

Hand
right
Finger
middle
Row
Top row
Key code
KeyI

On the Arabic 101 layout, the I key is struck by your right middle finger. It sits on the top row — reach up and slightly forward from the home row.

ه

Hahāʾ

Identical to English "h" as in "hello" — a light, breathy h.

Open the full Ha guide →

Words you can type with the I key

هَذا
hādhā
"this" (masculine)
نَهْر
nahr
"river"
هَدِيَّة
hadiyya
"gift"
وَجْه
wajh
"face"

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Frequently asked questions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Arabic character does the I key produce?

Pressing I on the Arabic 101 keyboard produces ه (Ha, هَاء). Right middle finger.

What does Shift + I produce?

Shift + I produces "÷".

Which finger should I use for the I key?

Use your right middle finger. The key sits on the top row of the Arabic 101 keyboard layout. Touch typing with the correct finger is the difference between 20 WPM and 60+ WPM in Arabic.

Is Ha part of the standard 28-letter Arabic alphabet?

Yes — Ha (ه) is letter number 26 of the 28-letter Arabic alphabet. See the full Ha guide for its four positional forms, pronunciation, and example words.

Other keys on the top row

Or see the full Arabic 101 keyboard layout.

The I Key on Arabic 101 Keyboard — ه (Ha) | Arabic Typing 101