backhand index pointing down
Unicode: 1F447
Description
An index finger pointing downwards, typically depicted as a slightly darker shade of skin tone with a fingernail.
Group:
People & Body > hand-single-finger
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally used to indicate something below the current point of reference, or to signal 'scroll down' or 'below'.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as part of a set of directional hand gestures. It follows other directional pointing fingers, providing a comprehensive set for various pointing needs in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Indicating more content: 'Scroll down for details 👇'
- Pointing to the bottom: 'Check out the links below 👇'
- Referencing something beneath: 'The answer is right here 👇'
- Giving instructions to go lower: 'Go to the ground floor 👇'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used to direct users to scroll down the page, or to emphasize content that follows a current statement. Can also be used to signify 'bottom' or 'underneath'.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture for pointing downwards, but less commonly used as a 'scroll down' indicator compared to some dedicated UI elements. Can sometimes be interpreted as 'this way down' or 'look here below'.