What is the Unicode codepoint for Index pointing up?

The ☝ Index pointing up emoji is encoded as U+261D (hex 261D). It belongs to the Hand Single Finger group inside People & Body.

How do I copy the ☝ emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ☝ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Index pointing up have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :point_up:, :finger:, :hand:, and :index:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ☝ emoji automatically.

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Index pointing up

A people & body emoji called Index pointing up.

Name

index pointing up

Shortcodes

:point_up::finger::hand::index::index_pointing_up::point::up:

Themes

fingerhandindexpoint

Download as image

Renders ☝ with your system emoji font into PNG, WebP, or SVG. Pick a pixel size, then download.

Note: PNG and WebP use the emoji font installed on your device (Apple Color Emoji on macOS/iOS, Segoe UI Emoji on Windows, Noto Color Emoji on Android/Linux), so the look matches your platform. SVG embeds the character as text — rendering depends on the viewer.

Microsoft Fluent UI Emoji — pixel-perfect originals

Download Microsoft's official Fluent rendering of ☝. SVG files are vector (scales to any size); the 3D PNG is 1024×1024.

About the ☝ Index pointing up emoji

The ☝ Index pointing up emoji is part of the People & Body category and the hand single finger group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :point_up:, :finger:, and :hand: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Index pointing up (Unicode codepoint U+261D) a people & body emoji called Index pointing up.. ☝, formally named "index pointing up", carries U+261D as its codepoint sequence. Body-and-gesture emojis like ☝ are perfect for narrating actions: greeting, pointing, applauding, working. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+261D (261D). Common shortcodes: :point_up:, :finger:, :hand:, :index:. Visually, the dominant palette leans yellow based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under finger, hand, index, and point tag views. Hit copy and ☝ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.

When to use ☝ Index pointing up

Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

Pair ☝ with finger-themed, hand-themed, and index-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
Lead a caption with ☝ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the ☝ Index pointing up emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Index pointing up emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ☝ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ☝ Index pointing up emoji mean?: ☝, formally named "index pointing up", carries U+261D as its codepoint sequence. Body-and-gesture emojis like ☝ are perfect for narrating actions: greeting, pointing, applauding, working. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+261D (261D). Common shortcodes: :point_up:, :finger:, :hand:, :index:. Visually, the dominant palette leans yellow based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under finger, hand, index, and point tag views. Hit copy and ☝ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Index pointing up?: The ☝ Index pointing up emoji is encoded as U+261D (hex 261D). It belongs to the Hand Single Finger group inside People & Body.
How do I copy the ☝ emoji?: Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ☝ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Index pointing up have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :point_up:, :finger:, :hand:, and :index:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ☝ emoji automatically.