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Writing hand emoji

The writing-hand symbol, ✍️, used to represent taking notes or jokingly recording a useful point.

In everyday use

“Check the link before sharing ✍️” presents the advice as worth noting.

What to keep in mind

It is a reaction convention, not proof that the person is actually writing.

Also searched as: ✍, ✍️

Further reading

Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.

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