raised hand Emoji
The ✋ raised hand symbol (raised hand gesture) is commonly used to indicate stopping, attention, or “wait.”
U+270B
✋ is the Unicode character named “RAISED HAND” (U+270B). You can copy it for chat, design mockups, accessibility notes, and simple UI labels. It’s a quick way to signal attention or request a pause.
raised hand Emoji Meaning
The ✋ “Raised Hand” symbol is widely used to convey a gesture of raising one’s hand to get attention, ask to speak, or indicate “hold on.” In many everyday messages, it can mean “wait a moment,” “stop,” or “I need your attention.” In group settings (classes, meetings, live chats), it often substitutes for the phrase “I have a question” or “may I speak?” Its straightforward visual shape also makes it popular in UI text and instructional content where you want users to pause, acknowledge, or confirm they’re ready.
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Common uses
- •As a “wait/hold on” indicator in chat or customer support messages
- •Signaling “I have a question” in meetings, classes, or live Q&A
- •Using in UI prompts like “Please acknowledge” or “Stop” during guided steps
- •Marking a comment as needing attention in moderation or feedback threads
- •Adding a friendly attention grab in social posts or announcements
Examples
✋ Raised Hand Symbol: Copy & Meaning
- ✋✋ Wait a second—I'll check that for you.
- ✋✋ I have a question about the next steps.
- ✋✋ Please pause here and review the form.
- ✋✋ Stop—there’s an error on my side.
- ✋✋ Thanks! I’m ready for the next part.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+270B | |
| HTML Entity | ✋ | |
| HTML Code | ✋ | |
| CSS | \270B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9995 | |
| Decimal | 9995 |
How to type raised hand Emoji (✋)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9995 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 270B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 270B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 270b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ✋ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the raised hand emoji mean?
The ✋ “Raised Hand” symbol is widely used to convey a gesture of raising one’s hand to get attention, ask to speak, or indicate “hold on.” In many everyday messages, it can mean “wait a moment,” “stop,” or “I need your attention.” In group settings (classes, meetings, live chats), it often substitutes for the phrase “I have a question” or “may I speak?” Its straightforward visual shape also makes it popular in UI text and instructional content where you want users to pause, acknowledge, or confirm they’re ready.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ✋?
The Unicode name is “RAISED HAND” with code point U+270B.
How do I copy and paste the raised hand symbol?
Copy the character ✋ from this page and paste it into your chat, document, website, or design tool.
Does ✋ always mean “stop”?
No. It’s most commonly used to request attention or pause (“wait,” “hold on,” or “may I speak?”), and it can sometimes imply stopping depending on context.
Can I use ✋ in UI or instructional text?
Yes. It works well as a quick visual cue for “please pay attention,” “pause,” or “acknowledge” in interface text and guidance.