Index Pointing Up emoji meaning
People use it to draw attention to a statement above or about to follow, often meaning 'listen to this' or 'important point here.' Example: 'See point ☝️ for details' or ☝️ 'this is the key issue.'
The official Unicode name for ☝️ is index pointing up. It belongs to the people & body group and the finger pointing subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as finger, hand, index, point, pointing, this, up.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 · 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ☝️ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type index pointing up.
- Tap ☝️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ☝️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "index pointing up". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ☝️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ☝️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "index pointing up" and click ☝️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ☝️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "index pointing up" and double-click ☝️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
☝️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ☝️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
☝️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ☝️ |
| HTML hex | ☝️ |
CSS content | "\261D\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{261D}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u261D\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%98%9D%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :point_up: |
Because ☝️ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the index pointing up emoji mean? +
A hand with the index finger raised, used to point up or emphasize an important point someone is about to make. Its official Unicode name is "index pointing up".
What does ☝️ mean in a text? +
It usually signals that the sender wants to highlight or emphasize a specific point, often referring to text right above or right after it.
Is ☝️ the same as the one-finger raised hand emoji used for rules? +
It is sometimes used informally to mean 'one correction' or 'actually,' signaling a minor point or clarification, though this use is informal and context dependent.
How do I get the index pointing up emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "index pointing up". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ☝️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ☝️? +
The index pointing up emoji is U+261D. In HTML use ☝️.
Why does ☝️ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ☝️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.