stop button Emoji
⏹️ represents a stop button used to indicate halting, stopping, or ending an action.
U+23F9 U+FE0F
⏹️ is commonly shown as a stop button icon. It’s used in interfaces and writing to clearly signal that something should stop or end. This page helps you copy it reliably across devices and platforms.
stop button Emoji Meaning
⏹️ (STOP BUTTON) is a visual symbol for stopping an ongoing action. In everyday contexts, it’s used to indicate “stop,” “halt,” or “end” for tasks such as playback, recording, downloads, processes, or a workflow. Because it’s part of the AV Symbols & Keycaps category, it also frequently appears in media or control-related messaging (for example, stopping audio/video). While the look resembles a physical stop control, its most practical meaning is straightforward: pause the activity and prevent further continuation.
Common uses
- •UI labels and button text like “Stop” for media playback or recordings
- •Chat or status updates to request halting an action (e.g., “Stop the download”)
- •Instructional or training materials describing how to stop a process
- •Control panels, dashboards, or monitoring messages to signal an active stop state
- •Design accents in posters, slides, or posts for “stop” warnings or endpoints
Examples
⏹️ Stop Button Symbol
- ⏹️Press ⏹️ to stop the recording.
- ⏹️If you made a mistake, hit ⏹️ and start again.
- ⏹️Download paused—tap ⏹️ to stop permanently.
- ⏹️The process will stop when you select ⏹️.
- ⏹️Audio playback ended ⏹️.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23F9 U+FE0F | |
| HTML Entity | ⏹ | |
| HTML Code | ⏹ | |
| CSS | \23F9 |
FAQ
What does ⏹️ mean?
⏹️ means “stop” or “halt.” It’s used to indicate that an ongoing action should end or be stopped.
How do I copy ⏹️ into my text or design?
Copy the character directly from this page (⏹️). If you need web-safe reliability, you can also use the provided HTML entity or CSS/Unicode escapes.
What is the Unicode information for ⏹️?
STOP BUTTON is U+23F9 U+FE0F, with HTML entity ⏹ and CSS escape \23F9.
Does ⏹️ always relate to media?
It’s often seen in media/control contexts, but the core meaning is general: stop an activity or end a process.