0x261E

0x261E refers to the Unicode code point U+261E, a character in the Dingbats block. The symbol is named BLACK UP-POINTING INDEX and generally depicts a hand with the index finger extended upward. It is used as a directional cue or to draw attention to something above, and can serve as a visual marker in lists or annotations.

Technical details: The code point's hexadecimal value is 0x261E and its decimal value is 9758. In HTML, it can be represented as ☞ or ☞. Depending on the font and platform, the glyph may appear as a simple monochrome symbol or as an emoji-style character when certain variation selectors are applied. Variation Selector-16 (U+FE0F) can request emoji presentation on platforms that support it, while Variation Selector-15 (U+FE0E) requests text presentation.

Context and usage: U+261E belongs to the Unicode Dingbats block, which contains a range of decorative and symbolic glyphs. The BLACK UP-POINTING INDEX is relatively specialized and not as common in everyday punctuation as other symbols; its appearance and exact rendering can vary across fonts and operating systems.

See also: Unicode, Dingbats, Emoji, Hand symbols.