Backhand index pointing right

Backhand index pointing right emoji meaning

The backhand index pointing right emoji represents a human hand with the index finger extended, pointing in the direction to the right. It is widely used to highlight or draw attention to an item, idea, or information that appears on the right side in a conversation or text. This emoji is often seen in informal communication, such as on social media or in messaging apps, where it helps guide readers or emphasizes specific points. Its simple design makes it an effective and easy-to-understand way to visually direct attention.

The backhand index pointing right emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026