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🔇 Muted Speaker Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Muted speaker showing complete silence — the visual version of that awkward moment when you realize you've been talking on mute the whole Zoom call. People use it for "shutting up" humor, quiet hours, and that blessed moment when notifications finally stop.
When to Use
Use for silence, quiet time, muting sound, or no audio.
Example Usage
- “Phone on mute 🔇”
- “Quiet please 🔇”
- “Sound off 🔇”
Popular Combinations
🔇📱
Phone on silent
🔇🎬
Silent movie
🔇😴
Quiet for sleep
How Muted Speaker 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?▼
Muted speaker showing complete silence — the visual version of that awkward moment when you realize you've been talking on mute the whole Zoom call. People use it for "shutting up" humor, quiet hours, and that blessed moment when notifications finally stop. Use for silence, quiet time, muting sound, or no audio. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🔇 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Muted Speaker emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🔇 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🔇?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:mute:` to insert the Muted Speaker emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f507
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:mute:Keywords
mutesoundvolumesilencequiet
When to Use 🔇 Muted Speaker
Use for silence, quiet time, muting sound, or no audio.
- •Send 🔇 when you want to express or reference "muted speaker" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🔇 in conversations about mute or sound to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🔇 Muted Speaker on social media posts, stories, or comments related to muted speaker
- •Combine 🔇 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about mute, sound, volume
⌨️ 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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