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⏮️ Last Track Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Previous track button for going back to the last song or the beginning of the current one. The double-tap to restart vs single-tap to go back mechanic varies by app, which has caused more accidental skips than anyone cares to admit. Essential for replaying your favorite tracks.
When to Use
Use for going to previous track, rewinding, or media controls.
Example Usage
- “Previous song ⏮️”
- “Go back ⏮️”
- “Replay ⏮️”
Popular Combinations
⏮️🎵
Previous song
⏮️📺
Previous episode
⏮️⬅️
Go back
How Last Track Button looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⏮️ mean in a text message?▼
Previous track button for going back to the last song or the beginning of the current one. The double-tap to restart vs single-tap to go back mechanic varies by app, which has caused more accidental skips than anyone cares to admit. Essential for replaying your favorite tracks. Use for going to previous track, rewinding, or media controls. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ⏮️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Last Track Button emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ⏮️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ⏮️ would be read aloud as "Last Track Button." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ⏮️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:black_left_pointing_double_triangle_with_vertical_bar:` to insert the Last Track Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+23ee-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:black_left_pointing_double_triangle_with_vertical_bar:Keywords
blackleftpointingdoubletrianglewithverticalbarbackward
When to Use ⏮️ Last Track Button
Use for going to previous track, rewinding, or media controls.
- •Send ⏮️ when you want to express or reference "last track button" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⏮️ in conversations about black or left to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⏮️ Last Track Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to last track button
- •Combine ⏮️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about black, left, pointing
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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