x261E

x261E refers to the Unicode code point U+261E, a character in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. The character is named White Right Pointing Index and is typically depicted as a hand with the index finger extended toward the right. It functions as a dingbat symbol and is used to indicate direction, point to a related element, or serve as a navigation cue in text, documents, and user interfaces. Rendering varies by font and platform; some fonts show a stylized hand, while others render a more generic pointer.

Encoding and availability: The code point has the decimal value 9758. It is supported by standard Unicode encodings and can be included in documents via common references such as the hexadecimal numeric character reference ☞ in HTML or corresponding UTF-8/UTF-16 representations in other environments.

Usage considerations: As a directional symbol, it is often used to draw attention to a following item, to indicate a link or reference, or as a decorative bullet in lists. Its appropriateness in UI design depends on the context and the typographic style of the project, with some platforms preferring text labels over pictorial pointers for accessibility reasons.

Related symbols: x261E is part of a family of pointing/index symbols in Unicode that depict finger-pointing directions, contributing to a broader set of dingbat icons used in digital typography.

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