✍
writing hand
Unicode: 270D
Description
A hand making a writing gesture, typically with a pen or pencil, implying writing or signing.
Group:
People & Body > hand-prop
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or indicating activity, agreement, or creation. Can signal 'I'm writing something,' 'I'm working,' or 'I agree to this.'
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It represents the act of writing and is a common visual shorthand for documentation, communication, and signing.
Usage Examples
- Signing a document: 'Please review and sign this. ✍️'
- Taking notes: 'I'll take notes during the meeting. ✍️'
- Writing a letter/email: 'Working on that email now. ✍️'
- Creating content: 'Time to get creative and write something new! ✍️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for writing, signing documents, note-taking, or indicating a creative process.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often seen in the context of academic work, signing agreements, or a polite way of saying 'understood' or 'I've noted that.'