Person walking facing right emoji meaning

The person walking facing right emoji shows a person in mid-step, walking toward the right side. This emoji is often used to represent walking, moving forward, or heading in a specific direction. It can also symbolize progress, an active lifestyle, or simply going somewhere. The design of the emoji varies depending on the platform or device. In most versions, the person is shown taking a step with one leg forward and the arms swinging naturally, reflecting a typical walking posture. The clothing and hairstyle of the figure also differ by platform, with some showing a more casual outfit while others might include sportier details. This emoji belongs to a group of "person activity" emojis and can be customized on some platforms to show different genders, such as a man or woman walking, or various skin tones to better reflect diversity and inclusivity. It was introduced to Unicode in 2016 as part of Unicode 9.0 and added to the emoji keyboard later that year. People often use this emoji in conversations to talk about physical activity, express that they are leaving or on their way somewhere, or even metaphorically to signify taking steps forward in life. Its simple design makes it versatile for many contexts.

The person walking facing right emoji was approved and added in Emoji 15.1, see related proposal L2/23030