index pointing up Emoji

☝️ · U+261D U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6

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What does the index pointing up emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

Index pointing up is often used to indicate a sense of reminder or warning, signaling to someone that they should pay attention or remember something, and can also be used to point out a mistake or correct someone, its literal definition is a hand with its index finger pointing upwards, which can be used to represent direction or emphasis, and in some contexts it is used figuratively to mean "number one" or "the best", and in slang it can be used to express "I'm watching you" or "I'm paying attention".

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How the index pointing up emoji is used

In texting and social media captions, the index pointing up emoji is frequently used to add a lighthearted or humorous tone to a message, while on platforms like TikTok and in comments sections, it is often used in a more playful or sarcastic way, with younger generations using it to express irony or jokingly point out a mistake, and its tone can vary greatly depending on the context and the user's intent, ranging from serious and warning to playful and teasing.

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How to copy the index pointing up emoji

To use the index pointing up emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+261D U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

More about index pointing up

Also known as

fingerhandindexpointpointingthisuppointing emoji

index pointing up emoji on different platforms

How the index pointing up emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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index pointing up Emoji Details

Emoji☝️
Nameindex pointing up
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+261D U+FE0F
Shortcode:index_pointing_up:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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index pointing up Emoji FAQ

What does the index pointing up emoji mean?

Index pointing up is often used to indicate a sense of reminder or warning, signaling to someone that they should pay attention or remember something, and can also be used to point out a mistake or correct someone, its literal definition is a hand with its index finger pointing upwards, which can be used to represent direction or emphasis, and in some contexts it is used figuratively to mean "number one" or "the best", and in slang it can be used to express "I'm watching you" or "I'm paying attention".

How do I copy and paste the index pointing up emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ☝️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the index pointing up emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+261D U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :index_pointing_up:.

What are other names for the index pointing up emoji?

People also search for the index pointing up emoji as finger, hand, index, point, pointing.

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