Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 261D then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
White Up Pointing Index Symbol
A symbol from the People & Hands collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ☝
- Unicode
- U+261D
- HTML entity
- ☝
- Category
- People & Hands
Export
Download White Up Pointing Index as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
Previewtransparent background
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19 of 52 in the people & hands collection
About the white up pointing index symbol
On signposts and instructional documents, this raised hand symbol points upward to draw attention to a nearby note or detail. It represents a single hand with the index finger extended straight up, palm facing forward, rendered as a white outline on a dark background. The character belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and is also available as an emoji for use in digital communication, where it can indicate direction, emphasis, or a call for attention.
How to type White Up Pointing Index
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 261D.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 261D, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Skin tone variants
The white up pointing index accepts a Fitzpatrick skin-tone modifier (U+1F3FB–U+1F3FF). Each variant is a distinct copyable sequence — click to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: text.
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