Backhand Index Pointing Left on LinkedIn

What it signals here

professional use

Used to point at a linked article, previous post, or a collaborator's profile in a professional context.

post context

Placed in posts to direct readers to a key insight, e.g., 'the real lesson here 👈.'

appropriateness

Generally acceptable in a light professional tone; overuse or sarcastic use can feel unprofessional.

comment use

Used in comments to point at a particularly insightful part of the original post.

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