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⏹️ Stop Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Black square representing the stop button in media playback. The universal symbol for completely stopping audio, video, or recording.
When to Use
Use for stopping playback, ending an activity, full stop, or indicating something has completely finished.
Example Usage
- “Full stop ⏹️”
- “Recording stopped ⏹️”
- “End of the line ⏹️”
Popular Combinations
⏹️🎵
Stop the music
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Stop recording
⏹️✋
Full stop, we're done
How Stop 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?▼
Black square representing the stop button in media playback. The universal symbol for completely stopping audio, video, or recording. Use for stopping playback, ending an activity, full stop, or indicating something has completely finished. 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 Stop 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 "Stop 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_square_for_stop:` to insert the Stop Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+23f9-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:black_square_for_stop:Keywords
blacksquareforblue
When to Use ⏹️ Stop Button
Use for stopping playback, ending an activity, full stop, or indicating something has completely finished.
- •Send ⏹️ when you want to express or reference "stop button" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⏹️ in conversations about black or square to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⏹️ Stop Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to stop button
- •Combine ⏹️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about black, square, for
⌨️ 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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