☞
Pointing Right
- Unicode
- U+261E
- Category
- Dingbats
- HTML Entity
- ☞
- CSS
- \261E
The ☞ symbol, formally known as the White Right Pointing Index or a manicule, is a classic typographic mark used to draw attention to important text. Originating in medieval manuscripts where scribes drew small hands in the margins, it now frequently appears in vintage-inspired design and creative bulleted lists. On the web and in print, it serves as a highly visible indicator directing readers toward key information, notes, or calls to action.
How to Type
- Windows
- Alt+9758 or Win+. then search 'pointing'
- macOS
- Control+Command+Space then search 'white right pointing index'
- Linux
- Ctrl+Shift+U then 261e
- HTML
- ☞ or ☞
In Programming
While not used in standard programming syntax, the pointing hand is occasionally included in command-line interface (CLI) menus or text-based UI to visually indicate the current selection or prompt user input.
Tags
attention marker
call to action symbol
decorative arrow right
dingbat
direction
finger
hand
manicule
pointing
pointing right hand
printer's fist
retro bullet point
right
text pointer
typographic pointer
vintage design
white right pointing index