Person Walking: Facing Right emoji meaning
People use it to say they're leaving, on their way, or taking a walk, often in casual check-in texts. Example: 'heading to the gym πΆββ‘οΈ' or 'on my way, see you soon πΆββ‘οΈ'. It differs from the plain walking emoji πΆ which has no fixed direction shown.
The official Unicode name for πΆββ‘οΈ is person walking: facing right. It belongs to the people & body group and the activities subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as amble, facing, gait, hike, man, pace, pedestrian, person.
This emoji is a sequence of several code points joined together. Devices with an older emoji font may show the parts separately instead of one picture.
How to get πΆββ‘οΈ 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 person walking.
- Tap πΆββ‘οΈ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get πΆββ‘οΈ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "person walking". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy πΆββ‘οΈ from this page and paste it.
How to type πΆββ‘οΈ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "person walking" and click πΆββ‘οΈ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type πΆββ‘οΈ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "person walking" and double-click πΆββ‘οΈ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
πΆββ‘οΈ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste πΆββ‘οΈ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
πΆββ‘οΈ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🚶‍➡️ |
| HTML hex | 🚶‍➡️ |
CSS content | "\1F6B6\200D\27A1\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F6B6}\u{200D}\u{27A1}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\U0001F6B6\u200D\u27A1\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%9A%B6%E2%80%8D%E2%9E%A1%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :person_walking_facing_right: |
Because πΆββ‘οΈ 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 person walking: facing right emoji mean? +
Shows a person walking while facing right, used to represent walking, heading out, or moving on to something. Its official Unicode name is "person walking: facing right".
What is the difference between πΆββ‘οΈ and πΆ? +
πΆββ‘οΈ specifically shows the person facing right, suggesting forward motion or heading somewhere, while πΆ is a generic standing or walking figure with no clear direction.
When do people use πΆββ‘οΈ instead of π? +
πΆββ‘οΈ is used for a casual pace, like strolling or heading out at normal speed, while π implies running or urgency.
How do I get the person walking: facing right emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "person walking: facing right". 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 πΆββ‘οΈ from this page.
What is the Unicode for πΆββ‘οΈ? +
The person walking: facing right emoji is U+1F6B6 U+200D U+27A1 U+FE0F. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use 🚶‍➡️.
Why does πΆββ‘οΈ 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 πΆββ‘οΈ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.