Black Right-pointing Double Triangle With Vertical Bar Symbol
⏭ is a technical symbol showing a fast-forward style indicator: double right-pointing triangles with a vertical bar.
U+23ED
⏭ (U+23ED) is categorized as “Technical & Computer.” It visually resembles a fast-forward control, making it useful for UI and text labels. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Black Right-pointing Double Triangle With Vertical Bar Symbol Meaning
⏭ is the “BLACK RIGHT-POINTING DOUBLE TRIANGLE WITH VERTICAL BAR” character. Visually, it conveys a “jump forward” or “fast-forward” action: two right-pointing triangles suggest moving ahead quickly, while the vertical bar adds a distinct stop/seek marker. In practical writing and interfaces, it’s often used to label actions such as skipping to the next item, moving forward in a playlist, or indicating progress/continuation to a later point. Because it’s a Unicode technical symbol, it’s also used in developer-oriented text, documentation, and UI mockups where consistent icon-like characters are preferred over images.
Common uses
- •Labeling a “skip forward” or “fast-forward” action in UI text
- •Indicating progression to the next item in instructions or timelines
- •Decorating buttons/menus in chat apps and media players text labels
- •Using as a lightweight icon in documentation and technical notes
- •Marking “jump ahead” in guides, tutorials, and step-by-step content
Examples
⏭ Black Right-Pointing Double Triangle With Vertical Bar
- ⏭Press ⏭ to jump to the next chapter.
- ⏭Use ⏭ when you want to skip forward quickly.
- ⏭I missed the first part—go to ⏭ for the summary.
- ⏭Select ⏭ to continue from the last saved point.
- ⏭Quick seek: ⏭ toward the end of the video.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23ED | |
| HTML Entity | ⏭ | |
| HTML Code | ⏭ | |
| CSS | \23ED | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9197 | |
| Decimal | 9197 |
How to type Black Right-pointing Double Triangle With Vertical Bar Symbol (⏭)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9197 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23ED then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23ED. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23ed, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⏭ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does ⏭ typically mean?
It commonly represents a “jump forward” or fast-forward/skip-ahead action, due to its double right-pointing triangles with a vertical bar.
Where can I copy ⏭ from this page?
You can copy the character directly as shown (“⏭”), or copy one of the provided escape forms for HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
How do I use ⏭ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⏭ (as provided for U+23ED).
How do I use ⏭ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\23ED. JavaScript escape: \\u{23ED}.