x261C

x261C refers to the Unicode code point U+261C, which is named WHITE LEFT-POINTING INDEX. It is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block and represents a hollow, left-pointing index finger often rendered as a pointer symbol. The character is commonly used as an icon or cue for navigation, selection, or direction in documents and user interfaces, though its exact appearance depends on the font in use.

Character details and encoding

- Unicode name: WHITE LEFT-POINTING INDEX

- Code point: U+261C (decimal 9756)

- General category: Symbol, Miscellaneous Symbols

- Bidirectional class: Other Neutrals

- Encoding: UTF-8 sequence is E2 98 9C; UTF-16 representation is 0x261C

- HTML/XML: numeric character reference can be used as ☜ or ☜

Rendering and compatibility

- Rendering varies by font. Some fonts render it as a hollow hand-like pointer; others may substitute a similar glyph or omit it entirely if the font lacks the character.

- Not all systems or fonts include the glyph by default, so fallback mechanisms are important for consistent display.

Usage considerations

- The symbol is typically used as an icon or indicator, rather than for conveying textual information. Its meaning is context-dependent and may be interpreted as a pointer, direction cue, or action prompt.

- For accessibility, rely on explicit text labels or aria-labels in interfaces that use the symbol as a control or navigational cue, since the glyph alone may not be meaningful to screen readers.

Related characters

- Other white index variants in the same block include WHITE UP-POINTING INDEX (U+261A), WHITE RIGHT-POINTING INDEX (U+261D), and WHITE DOWN-POINTING INDEX (U+261E).