play button Emoji
▶️ shows a play icon commonly used to indicate starting or running media.
U+25B6 U+FE0F
▶️ is the Unicode play button symbol. It’s commonly used in interfaces and text to represent “start” or “play.” You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS forms.
play button Emoji Meaning
The ▶️ symbol is widely recognized as a “play” indicator. It typically communicates that something can be started or that media (audio, video, or a slideshow) should begin. In UI text and labels, it can function as a button icon for actions like “play,” “watch,” or “resume.” Because it’s a general play glyph, it’s also used in menus, navigation prompts, and teaching materials where showing a start action is helpful. In casual messaging, it may simply mean “go ahead,” especially when paired with content like a link or an embedded clip.
Common uses
- •Media controls: labels and buttons for starting audio or video
- •Video cards and embeds: indicating what users can play
- •Tutorials and help text: steps that instruct a user to press play
- •Presentations and slideshows: “start slideshow” prompts
- •CTA elements in posts and emails: highlighting a play/watch action
Examples
▶️ Play Button Symbol
- ▶️Press ▶️ to start the video
- ▶️▶️ Watch the trailer now
- ▶️Click ▶️ to resume playback
- ▶️Use ▶️ to begin the next lesson
- ▶️Tap ▶️ for the slideshow
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25B6 U+FE0F | |
| HTML Entity | ▶ | |
| HTML Code | ▶ | |
| CSS | \25B6 |
FAQ
What does ▶️ mean?
▶️ most commonly means “play” or “start,” especially for media like video and audio.
How do I copy ▶️?
Copy the symbol directly from this page (▶️) and paste it into your text, design, or code editor.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for ▶️?
HTML entity: ▶. CSS escape: \\25B6. (The symbol is U+25B6 U+FE0F.)
Is ▶️ different from ▶?
Yes. ▶ uses the base character, while ▶️ includes the variation selector (U+FE0F), which helps it display as an emoji-style presentation in many environments.