Learn the full A–Z handshapes used to fingerspell names and words.
ISL sign
How to sign
Closed fist, thumb resting on the side of the index finger.
Flat palm facing forward, fingers together, thumb tucked.
Curl all fingers and thumb to form the shape of the letter C.
Index finger pointing up, other fingers touch the thumb.
Fingers bent down, thumb tucked under the curled fingers.
Thumb and index finger touch to form a circle, others extended.
Index finger extended sideways, thumb parallel above it.
Index and middle finger extended sideways together.
Pinky extended upward, all other fingers folded.
Pinky extended, trace the letter J in the air.
Index up, middle finger out, thumb between them.
Thumb and index form an L shape, others folded.
Thumb tucked under the first three fingers.
Thumb tucked under the first two fingers.
All fingers curved to meet the thumb forming an O.
Like K but pointing downward.
Like G but pointing downward.
Index and middle finger crossed, others folded.
Closed fist with thumb across the front of the fingers.
Thumb tucked between the index and middle finger.
Index and middle finger together pointing up.
Index and middle finger apart forming a V.
Index, middle and ring fingers extended apart.
Index finger bent into a hook shape.
Thumb and pinky extended, middle fingers folded.
Index finger draws the letter Z in the air.