backhand index pointing down

The backhand index pointing down emoji means "look at the content right below." It's used when you want to point out something important.

In a chat, it's used to mean you should definitely check the text or link below the emoji. It's a useful signal that says, "Pay attention to this!"

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It's effective on social media or in long posts for highlighting key content or drawing the reader's attention to specific information. It conveys the feeling of pointing something out and saying, "Check this out!"

In addition to highlighting information, this emoji is sometimes used to suggest a feeling of sadness or disappointment. Depending on the context, it can be interpreted with the double meaning of "I'm feeling down," making it an interesting emoji.