U+261D U+FE0F "☝️" Index Pointing Up Emoji
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
The "U+261D U+FE0F "☝️" Index Pointing Up" emoji is a basic Unicode emoji depicting a single hand with the index finger extended upward while the other fingers curl into the palm. It commonly conveys attention, emphasis, or a request for someone to listen or take note, often used to highlight a key point in text. It can also mean "one," "first," or "wait a moment," depending on context. In some settings it signals a question, a reminder, or a playful "actually" correction. Its straightforward gesture makes it versatile for drawing focus or indicating direction upward.
Emoji Components
Related Emoji Sequences
U+261D U+1F3FB
☝🏻
Index Pointing Up: Light Skin Tone
U+261D U+1F3FC
☝🏼
Index Pointing Up: Medium-Light Skin Tone
U+261D U+1F3FD
☝🏽
Index Pointing Up: Medium Skin Tone
U+261D U+1F3FE
☝🏾
Index Pointing Up: Medium-Dark Skin Tone
U+261D U+1F3FF
☝🏿
Index Pointing Up: Dark Skin Tone
Emoji Properties
Emoji Name
Index Pointing Up
Emoji Sequence Type
Basic Emoji
Emoji Version
Emoji 0.6
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
☝️
HTML Hex Encoding
☝️
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x98 0x9D 0xEF 0xB8 0x8F
UTF-16 Encoding
0x261D 0xFE0F
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000261D 0x0000FE0F
C/C++/Java Escape
\u261d\ufe0f