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▶️ Play Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Meet the right-pointing triangle play button, universally recognized as the play symbol for media. Represents starting playback, moving forward, or proceeding with something.
When to Use
Use for playing media, starting something, or indicating forward progress and continuation.
Example Usage
- “Press play ▶️”
- “Let's get started ▶️”
- “Now playing ▶️”
Popular Combinations
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Playing music
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Start the movie
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Watch video
How Play 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ▶️ mean in a text message?▼
Meet the right-pointing triangle play button, universally recognized as the play symbol for media. Represents starting playback, moving forward, or proceeding with something. Use for playing media, starting something, or indicating forward progress and continuation. 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 Play 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 "Play 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 `:arrow_forward:` to insert the Play Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+25b6-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:arrow_forward:Keywords
arrowforwardbluesquarerightdirection
When to Use ▶️ Play Button
Use for playing media, starting something, or indicating forward progress and continuation.
- •Send ▶️ when you want to express or reference "play button" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ▶️ in conversations about arrow or forward to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ▶️ Play Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to play button
- •Combine ▶️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about arrow, forward, blue
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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