reverse button Emoji
A left-pointing triangle used to represent a reverse or “back” action in interfaces and text.
U+25C0 U+FE0F
◀️ is a left-pointing triangle often shown as a “back” or reverse control. It’s useful in UI labels, instructions, and status text. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode escapes in code.
reverse button Emoji Meaning
◀️ is commonly used to indicate moving backward, returning, or reversing direction. In buttons, it often represents a “previous” or “back” action, especially for slideshows, carousels, video controls, and paginated navigation. In plain text, it can signal “go back,” “previous,” or “left” in a simple directional way. The official Unicode name is “REVERSE BUTTON” and the character includes a variation selector (U+FE0F), which helps it display as an emoji-style glyph in many environments. Use it as a compact visual indicator when you want clearer direction than words alone.
Common uses
- •UI buttons and labels for “Back” or “Previous” actions
- •Carousel, slideshow, and pagination controls (“previous item”)
- •Text instructions and step-by-step guides (“go back / return”)
- •Directional hints in chats, docs, and comments (“← / back”)
- •Status indicators for reversing or rewinding (e.g., video playback)
Examples
◀️ Left-Pointing Black Triangle (Reverse Button)
- ◀️Press ◀️ to go back to the previous page.
- ◀️Use ◀️ and ▶️ to navigate through the slides.
- ◀️Select ◀️ to return to step 2.
- ◀️Rewind with ◀️ for a few seconds.
- ◀️Choose ◀️ when you need the earlier version.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25C0 U+FE0F | |
| HTML Entity | ◀ | |
| HTML Code | ◀ | |
| CSS | \25C0 |
FAQ
What does the reverse button emoji mean?
◀️ is commonly used to indicate moving backward, returning, or reversing direction. In buttons, it often represents a “previous” or “back” action, especially for slideshows, carousels, video controls, and paginated navigation. In plain text, it can signal “go back,” “previous,” or “left” in a simple directional way. The official Unicode name is “REVERSE BUTTON” and the character includes a variation selector (U+FE0F), which helps it display as an emoji-style glyph in many environments. Use it as a compact visual indicator when you want clearer direction than words alone.
What Unicode character is ◀️?
◀️ is the Unicode character U+25C0 with a variation selector U+FE0F (REVERSE BUTTON).
How do I copy ◀️ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ◀
How do I use ◀️ in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\25C0. JavaScript escape: \\u{25C0 U+FE0F}.
Will ◀️ always look like an emoji?
Most modern platforms render the variation selector (U+FE0F) as an emoji-style presentation, but appearance can vary by device and font.