Rightwards Hand emoji meaning
Often combined with π«² (leftwards hand) to depict a handshake or two hands meeting, since neither alone looks like a complete gesture. Used in messages about agreements, reconciliation, or reaching out, like 'deal? π«±π«²' or 'reaching out to you π«±'.
The official Unicode name for π«± is rightwards hand. It belongs to the people & body group and the fingers open subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as hand, handshake, hold, reach, right, rightward, rightwards, shake.
It was added in Emoji 14, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π«± 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 rightwards hand.
- Tap π«± 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 π«± on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "rightwards hand". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π«± from this page and paste it.
How to type π«± on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "rightwards hand" and click π«±.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π«± on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "rightwards hand" and double-click π«±. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π«± in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π«± 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.
π«± in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🫱 |
| HTML hex | 🫱 |
CSS content | "\1FAF1" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1FAF1}" |
| Python | "\U0001FAF1" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%AB%B1 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :rightwards_hand: |
Because π«± 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 rightwards hand emoji mean? +
A hand reaching or extended to the right, used to show reaching out, offering a handshake, or pairing with another hand emoji. Its official Unicode name is "rightwards hand".
Why do people pair this emoji with another hand emoji? +
Because π«± (rightwards hand) and π«² (leftwards hand) are designed to combine visually into a handshake or two hands meeting, which neither shows alone.
What does it mean when sent by itself? +
On its own it usually suggests reaching out, offering help, or extending a gesture toward someone, often in a supportive or conciliatory context.
How do I get the rightwards hand emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "rightwards hand". 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 π«± from this page.
What is the Unicode for π«±? +
The rightwards hand emoji is U+1FAF1. In HTML use 🫱.
Why does π«± 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 π«± looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.