👆️ Backhand index pointing up emoji

The backhand index pointing up emoji means look above, move up, or notice the message above. It is a compact way to guide attention in chats, comments, and captions.

Use 👆 for previous instructions, an item above, or a quick emphasis cue. It is close to ☝️ Index pointing up but usually feels more directional, and it contrasts with 👇 Backhand index pointing down.

Could also be called pointing up, up pointer, backhand up or upward finger emoji.

Other meanings

point up, look above, go up, previous message, direction, upward pointer

Example Usage

The answer is in the note above 👆

Variants

Related emoji

Hand gestures emojis

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

Visual description

On iOS, a yellow hand shows the back of the hand with one index finger pointing upward.

⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.