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⏭️ Next Track Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Next track button from every media player interface — the skip-forward control that gets hammered when a bad song comes on shuffle. People use it to say "skip this" or "next please" in conversations. Streaming services made this button muscle memory for an entire generation.
When to Use
Use for skipping to next track, fast forwarding, or media controls.
Example Usage
- “Next song ⏭️”
- “Skip this ⏭️”
- “Moving on ⏭️”
Popular Combinations
⏭️🎵
Next song
⏭️📺
Skip episode
⏭️➡️
Move forward
How Next 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?▼
Next track button from every media player interface — the skip-forward control that gets hammered when a bad song comes on shuffle. People use it to say "skip this" or "next please" in conversations. Streaming services made this button muscle memory for an entire generation. Use for skipping to next track, fast forwarding, 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 Next 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 "Next 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_right_pointing_double_triangle_with_vertical_bar:` to insert the Next Track Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+23ed-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:black_right_pointing_double_triangle_with_vertical_bar:Keywords
blackrightpointingdoubletrianglewithverticalbarforwardbluesquare
When to Use ⏭️ Next Track Button
Use for skipping to next track, fast forwarding, or media controls.
- •Send ⏭️ when you want to express or reference "next track 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 ⏭️ Next Track Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to next track 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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Mac
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