# Hand Gestures

While [Embodying](https://animotive.gitbook.io/animotive-documentation/learning-animotive/embodying-a-character) a Character, you will have access to hand poses. \
When **lightly pressing the thumbstick on either hand**, a circle displaying pictures of 4 different hand poses will appear. 

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**Rotate the thumbstick** with your thumb to highlight the hand poses in succession.&#x20;

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**Release the thumbstick** over the hand pose of your choice **to select it**. You may then **press the grip** on either hand to animate the span of your chosen pose.\
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Please note that Hand Gestures CAN be configured on a per-character basis in the Asset Library (desktop mode only), in the Hand Poses module.