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⏯️ Play or Pause Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Play/pause toggle button that combines both media controls into one. It's the symbol you see on every streaming interface, podcast app, and video player. People use it metaphorically for pausing life moments or hitting play on new chapters and projects.
When to Use
Use for play/pause, media controls, or toggling playback.
Example Usage
- “Play or pause ⏯️”
- “Media controls ⏯️”
- “Toggle playback ⏯️”
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How Play or Pause 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?▼
Play/pause toggle button that combines both media controls into one. It's the symbol you see on every streaming interface, podcast app, and video player. People use it metaphorically for pausing life moments or hitting play on new chapters and projects. Use for play/pause, media controls, or toggling playback. 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 or Pause 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 or Pause 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_right_pointing_triangle_with_double_vertical_bar:` to insert the Play or Pause Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+23ef-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:black_right_pointing_triangle_with_double_vertical_bar:Keywords
blackrightpointingtrianglewithdoubleverticalbarbluesquare
When to Use ⏯️ Play or Pause Button
Use for play/pause, media controls, or toggling playback.
- •Send ⏯️ when you want to express or reference "play or pause button" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⏯️ in conversations about black or right to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⏯️ Play or Pause Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to play or pause button
- •Combine ⏯️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about black, right, pointing
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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