pause button Emoji
The ⏸️ pause button emoji is used to indicate pausing media or temporarily stopping an action.
U+23F8 U+FE0F
The ⏸️ symbol is commonly used to represent the pause function. You’ll see it in message apps, UI mockups, and posts about stopping or holding playback. It’s ideal when you want a clear, recognizable “pause” indicator without words.
pause button Emoji Meaning
⏸️ is the “pause button” symbol, visually associated with stopping an activity temporarily. Most people use it to indicate pausing media such as music, podcasts, videos, or slides. It can also communicate a general “hold” or “stop for now” state in chats, notifications, and status updates. Because it includes U+FE0F (emoji variation selector), it’s typically rendered as an emoji-style symbol. Use it when you want a quick, universally understood pause cue rather than a longer explanation. If you’re designing UI, it can complement other transport controls like play and stop.
Common uses
- •Labeling a pause control in media apps or video/audio UI mockups
- •Indicating “paused” status in chat messages or notifications
- •Marking temporary halts in tutorials, presentations, or slide decks
- •Signaling a pause in streaming or live updates discussions
- •Creating quick, visual captions for posts about stopping playback
Examples
⏸️ Pause Button Symbol
- ⏸️⏸️ Paused — tap play when you’re ready.
- ⏸️Can you ⏸️ this for a moment?
- ⏸️⏸️ Hold up—restarting the download now.
- ⏸️I paused the podcast ⏸️ to finish this chapter.
- ⏸️Stream is ⏸️ temporarily due to connection.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23F8 U+FE0F | |
| HTML Entity | ⏸ | |
| HTML Code | ⏸ | |
| CSS | \23F8 |
FAQ
What does ⏸️ mean?
⏸️ means “pause button,” typically used to indicate pausing media or temporarily stopping an activity.
How do I copy the ⏸️ symbol?
Copy it directly from this page: ⏸️. You can paste it into messages, documents, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for ⏸️?
It is U+23F8 U+FE0F.
How can developers insert ⏸️ in HTML and code?
HTML: ⏸. CSS escape: \\23F8. JavaScript escape: \\u{23F8 U+FE0F}.