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play or pause button

play or pause button

Play or pause media control symbol.

basic_info

Unicode
U+23EF
Version
Emoji 1
Category

Tags

arrowbuttonpauseplayrighttriangle

Platform Meanings

Apple
Represents the play/pause button used in media playback on Apple devices.
Google
Used to indicate the play or pause function in media players on Google platforms.
Twitter
Symbolizes the play/pause control for videos or audio shared on Twitter.
Unicode Official
A double-headed arrow combining play and pause symbols, used to control media playback.

Introduction

The ⏯️ emoji is a media control symbol that combines the functions of play and pause into one icon. It is commonly used to represent the ability to start or stop audio or video playback in digital interfaces. While not typically used to convey emotion, it often appears in conversations about music, videos, podcasts, or streaming services. Users might include this emoji when sharing links to media content, discussing entertainment, or indicating they are taking a break (pausing) before resuming an activity. Its interpretation can vary slightly across platforms, but it consistently relates to media control functionality rather than emotional expression.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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