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stop button

stop button

A square button symbolizing the stop function in media controls.

basic_info

Unicode
U+23F9
Version
Emoji 0.7
Category

Tags

buttonsquarestop

Platform Meanings

Apple
Represents the stop button used in media playback interfaces on Apple devices.
Google
Used to indicate stopping a process or media playback on Google platforms.
Twitter
Commonly used to signal halting an action, conversation, or media on Twitter.
Unicode Official
Officially designated as the 'Black Square for Stop' in Unicode, used to denote the stop control in user interfaces.

Introduction

The ⏹️ emoji is a solid black square that universally represents the 'stop' function in media players and other interactive systems. It is commonly used in digital interfaces to halt audio, video, or any ongoing process. While not typically used to convey emotions directly, it can symbolically express a desire to pause, end, or interrupt something—such as stopping a conversation, halting a trend, or signaling finality. Users often employ this emoji in social media posts or messages to metaphorically 'press stop' on a topic, behavior, or situation they wish to discontinue. Its clean, geometric design makes it instantly recognizable across platforms, maintaining consistent meaning despite minor visual variations between operating systems.

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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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