Black Left-pointing Double Triangle With Vertical Bar Symbol
A rewind-style symbol showing a black double-left triangle with a vertical bar.
U+23EE
⏮ is a technical symbol commonly used to represent rewinding or jumping back to a previous item. It’s useful in interfaces, documents, and text that describe media controls. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Black Left-pointing Double Triangle With Vertical Bar Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⏮ is the “black left-pointing double triangle with vertical bar” (Unicode U+23EE). Visually, it resembles a media control: the two left-pointing triangles suggest moving backward, while the vertical bar reinforces a “start/stop” or boundary-like cue used in controls. In practice, it’s most often associated with “rewind,” “go to previous,” or “jump to the beginning” in user interfaces, playlists, or step-based workflows. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it works well in plain text, UI labels, button text, and documentation without needing images.
Common uses
- •Labeling a “rewind” or “previous” button in a media player UI
- •Indicating navigation to an earlier item in a slideshow, timeline, or wizard
- •Marking a previous step in instructions or documentation text
- •Using in chat or comments to denote “go back” or “rewind” actions
- •Adding a compact visual cue in code comments and developer documentation
Examples
⏮ Black Left-Pointing Double Triangle with Vertical Bar
- ⏮Rewind ⏮
- ⏮Previous track ⏮
- ⏮Go back to step 1 ⏮
- ⏮Jump to earlier version ⏮
- ⏮Rewatch from the beginning ⏮
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23EE | |
| HTML Entity | ⏮ | |
| HTML Code | ⏮ | |
| CSS | \23EE |
FAQ
What is ⏮ called in Unicode?
It’s named “BLACK LEFT-POINTING DOUBLE TRIANGLE WITH VERTICAL BAR” (U+23EE).
What does the ⏮ symbol usually mean?
It most commonly suggests rewinding or moving to a previous item, similar to a “previous/rewind” control in media interfaces.
How can I copy ⏮ into my website?
You can copy the character directly, or use the provided HTML entity: ⏮.
How do I use ⏮ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\23EE. JavaScript escape: \\u{23EE}.