fast-forward button Emoji
⏩ represents fast-forward or skipping ahead in media, instructions, or timelines.
U+23E9
The ⏩ symbol is commonly recognized as a fast-forward button. It’s useful for labeling actions that jump ahead or move quickly.
fast-forward button Emoji Meaning
⏩ (FAST-FORWARD BUTTON, U+23E9) visually signals “move ahead faster” or “skip to a later point.” It’s most often used for media controls, like advancing playback, and for UI elements that accelerate progress (for example, jumping ahead in a tutorial or timeline). In text, it can indicate moving forward in steps or reading in the “next section.” Because it’s widely understood as fast-forward, it works well in buttons, tooltips, comments, and short status messages where you want an immediate, action-oriented cue.
Common uses
- •Media player controls to indicate fast-forward playback
- •Tutorial or guide navigation buttons (jump ahead to the next step)
- •Presentations and slides to label “next/advance quickly” actions
- •User interfaces showing accelerated progress or skipping ahead
- •Social posts and comments to point readers toward a later section
Examples
⏩ Fast-Forward Button Symbol
- ⏩⏩ Fast-forward 30 seconds
- ⏩Press ⏩ to jump ahead to the next chapter.
- ⏩Need the quick version? ⏩ scroll to the summary.
- ⏩Use ⏩ to move faster through the onboarding steps.
- ⏩Stage 2 is coming—⏩ keep going!
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23E9 | |
| HTML Entity | ⏩ | |
| HTML Code | ⏩ | |
| CSS | \23E9 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the fast-forward button ⏩?
The symbol ⏩ is Unicode code point U+23E9.
How can I copy ⏩ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⏩.
What does ⏩ mean in UI text?
It typically means fast-forward or jump ahead to a later moment, step, or section.
Which stylesheet or programming escapes can I use?
Common escapes include CSS: \\23E9 and JavaScript: \\u{23E9}.