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◀️ Reverse Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Think of a left-pointing triangle reverse/back button, the mirror of the play symbol. Represents going back, previous track, or reversing direction in media and navigation.
When to Use
Use for going back, playing the previous track, or indicating a backward or reverse action.
Example Usage
- “Go back ◀️”
- “Previous track ◀️”
- “Rewind a bit ◀️”
Popular Combinations
◀️🎵
Previous song
◀️📺
Go back in the video
◀️⏪
Rewind further
How 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?▼
Think of a left-pointing triangle reverse/back button, the mirror of the play symbol. Represents going back, previous track, or reversing direction in media and navigation. Use for going back, playing the previous track, or indicating a backward or reverse action. 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 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 "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 `:arrow_backward:` to insert the Reverse Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+25c0-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:arrow_backward:Keywords
arrowbackwardbluesquareleftdirection
When to Use ◀️ Reverse Button
Use for going back, playing the previous track, or indicating a backward or reverse action.
- •Send ◀️ when you want to express or reference "reverse button" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ◀️ in conversations about arrow or backward to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ◀️ Reverse Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to reverse button
- •Combine ◀️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about arrow, backward, 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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