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✍🏽 writing hand emoji
The writing hand emoji ✍🏽 depicts a hand holding a pen and represents writing. It is used in contexts related to notes, signatures, messages, and written work. Use it to refer to writing something down or sharing a written idea.
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- Category
- People & Body
- Unicode version
- 7.0
- Release year
- 2014
- Unicode sequence
- U+270D U+1F3FD
- Emoji version
- 1.0
What does ✍🏽 mean?
A hand shown in the act of writing, with a pen or pencil held between the fingers. The hand is typically depicted in a neutral skin tone, with the pen or pencil pointing diagonally downwards. This emoji represents the act of writing, journaling, or taking notes. It is part of the 'People & Body' category, specifically within the 'hand-prop' subcategory.
Common uses
- Indicating the act of writing: 'I need to ✍️ a letter to my grandmother.'
- Referring to taking notes: 'Don't forget to ✍️ down the meeting details.'
- Symbolizing creativity or authorship: 'She has a talent for ✍️ compelling stories.'
In a message
Please ✍️ your name and contact information at the top of the page.
He always ✍️ detailed notes during lectures to ensure he doesn't miss anything.
The author ✍️ a heartfelt thank you note to everyone who supported her book launch.
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What does ✍🏽 mean?
A hand shown in the act of writing, with a pen or pencil held between the fingers. The hand is typically depicted in a neutral skin tone, with the pen or pencil pointing diagonally downwards. This emoji represents the act of writing, journaling, or taking notes. It is part of the 'People & Body' category, specifically within the 'hand-prop' subcategory.
How do I copy Writing Hand: Medium Skin Tone?
Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.
How do I download Writing Hand: Medium Skin Tone?
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Does Writing Hand: Medium Skin Tone support skin tones?
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