Emoji 0.7
writing hand
Also known as hand, write, writing
A right hand holding a pen, used to represent writing or signing.
Meaning
The writing hand emoji depicts a right hand holding a pen, commonly used to indicate the act of writing, signing documents, or taking notes. It appears in contexts related to education, communication, and creative expression. People use it to convey actions like drafting messages, filling out forms, or artistic creation.
Unicode name
A right hand holding a pen, symbolizing the act of writing.
Platform designs
Apple
The Apple design shows a right hand holding a black pen with a silver tip, rendered in a realistic style with skin tones and shading.
Google
The Google Noto design features a right hand gripping a black pen with a metallic nib, presented in a flat, colorful illustration style.
Twitter
The Twitter Twemoji version displays a right hand holding a black pen with a silver clip, using a simple, cartoon-like aesthetic with bold outlines.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Skin Tones
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does ✍️ writing hand belong to?
✍️ writing hand belongs to the people & body category, which contains 390 emojis.
Which Unicode version added ✍️ writing hand?
✍️ writing hand was added in Emoji 0.7. Its codepoint is U+270D, made up of 1 code points.
