counterclockwise arrows button Emoji
🔄 shows a counterclockwise arrows button, commonly used for refresh, rotate, and repeat actions.
U+1F504
The 🔄 symbol depicts counterclockwise arrows. It’s widely used in UI and writing to suggest returning, repeating, or rotating an action in reverse.
counterclockwise arrows button Emoji Meaning
🔄 is the “counterclockwise arrows button” emoji (Unicode U+1F504). Visually, it communicates motion in the opposite direction—like going back, reversing, rotating counterclockwise, or performing a repeat/refresh action. In app interfaces, it often signals “try again,” “reset,” or “reload.” In everyday text, people use it to describe looping processes (e.g., recurring tasks) or undoing a step. Because it resembles a button with rotating arrows, it also works well as a compact indicator for settings that cycle through options or for content that updates automatically.
Common uses
- •UI labels for refresh, retry, or reload actions
- •Indicating “rotate left” or counterclockwise adjustment in tools and games
- •Marking a repeated or looping process in instructions or workflows
- •Signaling undo/reset behavior in checklists or forms
- •Commenting on automatic updates or syncing that cycles regularly
Examples
🔄 Counterclockwise Arrows Button
- 🔄Press 🔄 to reload the page.
- 🔄Use 🔄 to rotate the object left.
- 🔄The process runs 🔄 every 10 minutes.
- 🔄If it fails, hit 🔄 to try again.
- 🔄Cycle options with 🔄 until you find the right mode.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F504 | |
| HTML Entity | 🔄 | |
| HTML Code | 🔄 | |
| CSS | \1F504 |
FAQ
What does 🔄 mean?
🔄 commonly means refresh/retry/repeat, and it can also suggest rotating counterclockwise or returning an action to a previous state.
How do I copy the 🔄 symbol?
Copy it directly from this page, or use the Unicode/escape formats listed below in your code editor.
What are the Unicode and HTML values for 🔄?
Unicode code point: U+1F504. HTML entity: 🔄.
Can I use 🔄 in web code?
Yes. Use CSS escape \\1F504 or JavaScript escape \\u{1F504} where supported.