Backhand index pointing left Emoji
People
A cartoonish hand seen from the back, with the index finger extended horizontally to the left. The skin tone varies depending on the version used.
Usage Context
This emoji is the go-to choice for directing a reader's attention to text, a link, or an image sitting to the left of the message. It is frequently used in social media marketing to point toward a call-to-action button or a specific caption, serving as a non-verbal way to highlight important info, much like the 👉 emoji.
History
Part of the original Unicode 6.0 set released in 2010, this icon draws its lineage from the 'printer’s fist' or 'manicule,' a typographical symbol that has been used in manuscripts and printed books since the Middle Ages to draw the eye to critical passages.
Details
Glyph
👈
Unicode
U+1F448
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f448:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category People
Subcategory hand-single-finger
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
Emoji graphics by Microsoft. © Microsoft Corporation. Licensed under MIT. Excludes assets such as Clippy, flags, and trademarks.
Microsoft Fluent Emoji assets are licensed under the MIT License. Certain assets—such as Clippy, country flags, and Microsoft product/brand trademarks—are excluded from this license and may not be used without separate permission.
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