U+270D • People & Body
Writing Hand Emoji
Meaning
A right hand holding a pen while writing.
Most platforms depict either a blue or black pen, though Huawei’s design features a white pen and Microsoft’s shows a yellow pencil. Additionally, the discontinued LG design showed a left hand instead of a right hand.
Also used between words to show that a lesson is being learned and to indicate someone is taking notes. For example, ✍️look✍️both✍️ways✍️before✍️you✍️cross✍️the✍️street. This use was popularized in TikTok comments. It uses the established practice of placing emojis between words for emphasis. Possibly influenced by the emphatic use of 👏 Clapping Hands, which reflects speech-gesture pairings in Black English in the United States.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+270D |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | writing hand |
| Shortcode | :writing-hand: |
| Category | People & Body |
| Subcategory | hand-prop |
| Version | E0.7 |
| Qualification | unqualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ✍️ Writing Hand emoji mean?
A right hand holding a pen while writing. Most platforms depict either a blue or black pen, though Huawei’s design features a white pen and Microsoft’s shows a yellow pencil. Additionally, the discontinued LG design showed a left hand instead of a right hand. Also used between words to show that a lesson is being learned and to indicate someone is taking notes. For example, ✍️look✍️both✍️ways✍️before✍️you✍️cross✍️the✍️street. This use was popularized in TikTok comments. It uses the established practice of placing emojis between words for emphasis. Possibly influenced by the emphatic use of 👏 Clapping Hands, which reflects speech-gesture pairings in Black English in the United States.
How do I copy the ✍️ emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (✍️) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Writing Hand?
The Unicode for the Writing Hand emoji is U+270D.
On which platforms can I use the ✍️ emoji?
You can use the Writing Hand emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Writing Hand Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious ✍️"
"I'm so relieved ✍️"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time ✍️"
Comments: "This is literally me ✍️"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug ✍️"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
✍️💦 (emphasized relief)
✍️😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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