Emoji 0.6
backhand index pointing up
Also known as backhand, finger, hand, index, point
A hand with the index finger pointing upward, used to indicate direction or emphasis.
Meaning
The backhand index pointing up emoji shows a hand with the index finger extended upward. It is commonly used to signal attention, indicate a point, or direct focus toward something above or ahead. People use it in messages to highlight information or ask questions.
Unicode name
This emoji represents a hand with the index finger pointing upward, symbolizing direction or emphasis.
Platform designs
Apple
In Apple design, the emoji shows a light-skinned hand with the index finger pointing straight up, rendered in a smooth, rounded style.
Google
Google Noto design depicts the emoji with a light-skinned hand and a clearly defined index finger pointing upward, using clean lines and subtle shading.
Twitter
Twitter Twemoji features a light-skinned hand with the index finger pointing up, designed with a slightly stylized and cartoon-like appearance.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Skin Tones
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 👆 backhand index pointing up belong to?
👆 backhand index pointing up belongs to the people & body category, which contains 390 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 👆 backhand index pointing up?
👆 backhand index pointing up was added in Emoji 0.6. Its codepoint is U+1F446, made up of 1 code points.
