◀️ Reverse button emoji
HTML
◀
Unicode
U+25C0
What is ◀️ called?
◀️ is called the Reverse button emoji.
Common names include backward play button, left-pointing triangle, or reverse playback. These are natural regional, technical, translated, or appearance-based terms; Unicode’s official name is reverse button.
What does ◀️ mean?
◀️ is officially named reverse button. The single left-pointing triangle mirrors play and means reverse; it differs from previous track and fast reverse.
Use it for playing backward, reverse direction, previous movement, or media navigation. Context supplies the precise intention, and related choices include ⏯️ Play or pause button and ⏪ Fast reverse button.
Other meanings
It can convey playing backward, reverse direction, previous movement, or media navigation. Context determines whether a message is media-related, interface, connectivity, device-setting, gender-related, or symbolic.
Example Usage
The interface uses ◀️ for playing backward
The same control can concern reverse direction ◀️
More details
Officially named reverse button. Its code point is U+25C0. It was introduced in Emoji 1.0.
Related emoji
Not in any emoji groups yet.
Visual description
Platform artwork depicts reverse button as a compact, recognisable pictograph or symbol.
The single left-pointing triangle mirrors play and means reverse; it differs from previous track and fast reverse. Colours, proportions, orientation, text styling, and fine details vary by platform.
⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.
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