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☝🏾 pointing up emoji
The pointing up emoji ☝🏾 depicts a raised index finger pointing upward. It is used to indicate an upward direction, refer to something above, or call attention to a point in a message. In conversations, it can also mark an instruction or highlight information placed earlier in the text.
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- Category
- People & Body
- Unicode version
- 6.0
- Release year
- 2010
- Unicode sequence
- U+261D U+1F3FE
- Emoji version
- 1.0
What does ☝🏾 mean?
A white hand with the index finger pointing upward, often depicted in a simple, outlined style. This emoji is officially designated as the 'White Up Pointing Index,' symbolizing pointing, emphasis, or instruction. It is part of the 'hand-single-finger' series within the 'People & Body' category.
Common uses
- Pointing out or emphasizing something: '☝️ Don't forget to submit your reports by Friday.'
- Indicating direction or instruction: 'The meeting room is ☝️ on the second floor.'
- Expressing a reminder or correction: '☝️ Just a quick reminder about the deadline.'
In a message
Please note the following changes in the document ☝️
Hey, the deadline for the project is tomorrow ☝️
I think you missed a spot ☝️ during the presentation.
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What does ☝🏾 mean?
A white hand with the index finger pointing upward, often depicted in a simple, outlined style. This emoji is officially designated as the 'White Up Pointing Index,' symbolizing pointing, emphasis, or instruction. It is part of the 'hand-single-finger' series within the 'People & Body' category.
How do I copy White Up Pointing Index: Medium Dark Skin Tone?
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