Emoji 0.6
index pointing up
Also known as finger, hand, index, point, pointing
A hand with the index finger pointing upward, used to indicate direction or emphasis.
Meaning
The index pointing up emoji depicts a hand with the index finger raised vertically. It is commonly used to signal attention, indicate a specific item, or emphasize a point in conversation. People often use it to direct focus upward or to highlight something important.
Unicode name
A hand with the index finger pointing up, representing pointing or indicating direction.
Platform designs
Apple
The Apple design shows a light-skinned hand with the index finger extended upward, featuring smooth curves and a natural skin tone.
Google
The Google Noto design displays a light-skinned hand with the index finger pointing up, rendered with clean lines and a slightly stylized appearance.
Twitter
The Twitter Twemoji design features a light-skinned hand with the index finger raised, using simple shapes and a flat color style.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Skin Tones
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does ☝️ index pointing up belong to?
☝️ index pointing up belongs to the people & body category, which contains 390 emojis.
Which Unicode version added ☝️ index pointing up?
☝️ index pointing up was added in Emoji 0.6. Its codepoint is U+261D, made up of 1 code points.
