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⏪ Fast Reverse Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Two left-pointing triangles representing rewind in media playback. Symbolizes going back quickly, rewinding through content, or wanting to revisit something.
When to Use
Use for rewinding, going back in time, revisiting past moments, or indicating fast reversal.
Example Usage
- “Let me rewind that ⏪”
- “Take me back ⏪”
- “Wait, rewind ⏪”
Popular Combinations
⏪🎬
Rewind the movie
⏪📅
Going back in time
⏪🔊
Replay that audio
How Fast Reverse 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?▼
Two left-pointing triangles representing rewind in media playback. Symbolizes going back quickly, rewinding through content, or wanting to revisit something. Use for rewinding, going back in time, revisiting past moments, or indicating fast reversal. 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 Fast Reverse 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 "Fast Reverse 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 `:rewind:` to insert the Fast Reverse Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+23ea
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:rewind:Keywords
rewindplaybluesquare
When to Use ⏪ Fast Reverse Button
Use for rewinding, going back in time, revisiting past moments, or indicating fast reversal.
- •Send ⏪ when you want to express or reference "fast reverse button" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⏪ in conversations about rewind or play to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⏪ Fast Reverse Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to fast reverse button
- •Combine ⏪ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about rewind, play, blue
⌨️ 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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