👆️ Backhand index pointing up emoji

A backhand index finger pointing up, indicating direction or pointing to something above.

This emoji represents pointing upward with the back of the hand visible, used to indicate direction, point out something above, or draw attention upward. Often used to indicate something important or to direct attention upward.

Related to other pointing gestures like 👇 Backhand index pointing down and directional symbols.

Could also be called Up pointing, direction up or pointing upward emoji.

Other meanings

Pointing up, direction, indicating above, navigation, upward

Example Usage

Look up there, the answer is above 👆

Related emoji

Hand gestures emojis

• 👋️ Waving hand
• 🤚️ Raised back of hand
• 🖐️ Hand with fingers splayed
• ✋️ Raised hand

Visual description

A hand with index finger extended pointing upward, with the back of the hand visible.

⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.