Index pointing up: medium-light skin tone Emoji
People
A hand with a medium-light skin tone holding its index finger straight up. The finger is positioned vertically as if the person is gesturing to grab someone’s attention or signal a single point.
Usage Context
This emoji is the go-to for making a point, signaling that you are number one, or directing a reader to look at the text immediately above a message. It is frequently used in digital arguments or instructional threads to emphasize a specific fact, often paired with 👆 for added focus.
History
Based on the standard 'white up pointing index' character, this gesture has been a staple in typography and signage for centuries to point out important notices. It was later adapted for modern emoji sets to provide a way for users to add emphasis to their digital communication.
Details
Glyph
☝🏼
Unicode
U+261D U+1F3FC
Shortcode
:emoji_u261d_1f3fc:
HTML Entity
☝��
Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category People
Subcategory hand-single-finger
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
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