0x261F

0x261F refers to the Unicode code point U+261F, officially named WHITE DOWN POINTING INDEX. It is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols block and depicts a hand with the index finger extended downward. The glyph is used as a directional indicator and can appear in various styles depending on the font.

Rendering varies by font and platform. In many fonts the symbol appears as a simple silhouette or outline of a hand with the index finger pointing down. Some fonts may render it as a filled white shape with an outline, and in certain emoji-capable fonts it may be presented with color variations. It is not considered an emoji by default, though some environments include it as a decorative dingbat.

Usage of the character generally centers on directing attention downward or pointing to information located below an element in text, diagrams, instructional materials, user interfaces, or signage. Its meaning relies on proximity to the referenced item and is not tied to a specific semantic category beyond indicating direction.

Encoding and representation: The code point is U+261F, with decimal value 9759. In HTML you can write it as ☟ or ☟. It is representable in UTF-8 and is supported by most modern fonts and systems, though exact appearance will vary by font and rendering environment.

See also: U+261D WHITE UP POINTING INDEX (☝), another member of the same family of index-pointing symbols.