✍️

Writing hand

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Unicode
U+270D U+FE0F
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Meaning and examples

Last updated: 05/06/2026

✍️ represents writing hand, typically shown as a hand holding a pen or pencil with the tip pointed downward, as if writing.

This hand gesture mainly means taking notes or drafting a message. It is often used to indicate that someone is currently working on a task, signing a document, or recording important details during a conversation.

You can use this emoji when you want to say "I am writing this down" or to show you are busy finishing an assignment. It also works well in captions about journaling, studying, or simply telling a friend that you are making a list for them.

Last updated: 05/06/2026

Unicode
U+270D U+FE0F
Version

Platform rendering differences

writing hand appearance on Apple

Apple

writing hand appearance on Microsoft

Microsoft

writing hand appearance on Twemoji

Twemoji

writing hand appearance on Noto

Noto

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✍️
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writing hand
Unicode
U+270D U+FE0F
Python code
\u270D\uFE0F
JavaScript code
\u{270D}\u{FE0F}
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