☝🏿☝🏿 Index Finger Pointing Up: Dark Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 261D 1F3FF
Pointer, dark skin tone.
Released in This emoji was added as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and received the skin tone modification in Unicode 8.0 (2015).
Meaning and Interpretation
"The ☝🏿 emoji symbolizes a variety of meanings depending on context. It's often used to indicate someone or something as being important, to emphasize a point, or to deliver a reminder. With the dark skin tone, it represents inclusivity and recognition of different skin tones in digital communication."
Symbolism
- Attention or emphasis: This emoji helps to highlight a specific piece of information.
- Direction or guidance: It can be used to point upwards metaphorically (e.g., towards the sky or in discussion of moving 'up').
- Reminder or alert: Often deployed as a reminder for someone to remember something important.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Giving a memorable or crucial piece of information.
- Using the emoji to visually point out something specific in the text or a conversation.
- Expressing inclusion with dark skin tone modifiers in digital expressions.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Ensure you use this emoji in appropriate contexts where pointing out something is necessary.
- Be mindful of the skin tone modifiers and use them as a conscious choice for inclusivity.
- Avoid overusing in formal communication, as it can seem too casual.
Related Emojis
Backhand Index Pointing Up: Dark Skin Tone
A gesture that points upwards from the back of the hand, also including a dark skin tone.
Backhand Index Pointing Down: Dark Skin Tone
A downward pointing finger, useful for highlighting what comes next.
Backhand Index Pointing Down
A version of the downward pointing hand without the skin tone modifier.
Index Finger Pointing Up
The standard version of the index finger pointing upwards, without a skin tone modifier.