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✍🏽Writing Hand: Medium Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 270D 1F3FD

A hand holding a pen with medium skin tone.

Released in The Writing Hand emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Skin tone modifiers, including medium skin tone, were added in Unicode 8.0 in 2015, allowing for greater diversity in emoji representation.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The ✍🏽 emoji, known as Writing Hand with Medium Skin Tone, depicts a right hand holding a pen or pencil, ready for writing. It represents the act of writing, note-taking, journaling, or signing documents. This variant includes a medium skin tone to promote inclusivity and reflect diverse user backgrounds. Commonly used in digital communication, it conveys creativity, documentation, and intellectual activities, emphasizing the importance of expressing ideas through written words.

Symbolism

  • Symbolizes creativity and self-expression through writing or journaling.
  • Represents education and learning, such as taking notes or studying.
  • Signifies documentation and record-keeping, like signing contracts or making lists.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts about personal writing projects, such as blogs or diaries.
  • During online meetings or classes to indicate note-taking or idea generation.
  • In messaging apps for professional contexts, like signing agreements or drafting emails.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I'm starting my daily journal today ✍🏽 – it's so relaxing!
Just got to class, time to take some notes ✍🏽 – don't want to miss anything.
Finally signing the lease for my new apartment ✍🏽 – feels official now.
Brainstorming ideas for the project with the team ✍🏽 – let's get creative!
Working on my novel tonight ✍🏽 – any tips for writer's block?

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use ✍🏽 to specifically indicate writing or signing activities, but avoid overusing it in non-related contexts.
  • Pair it with other emojis like 📝 or 📖 for better context, ensuring the message is clear and engaging.
  • Be considerate of skin tones; choose the one that best represents the user to promote diversity and avoid misrepresentation.

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