Black Right-pointing Triangle With Double Vertical Bar Symbol
⏯ is a technical symbol used to indicate a “play/pause” style action in text and interfaces.
U+23EF
⏯ (U+23EF) is a black right-pointing triangle combined with a double vertical bar. It’s often used as a compact “play or pause” control symbol in text and UI contexts. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Black Right-pointing Triangle With Double Vertical Bar Symbol Meaning
⏯ is a Unicode character named “BLACK RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL BAR” (U+23EF). Visually, it combines a right-pointing triangle (commonly associated with play) with a pair of vertical bars (commonly associated with pause or stop). In practice, this makes it useful as a single glyph to represent a media action—especially in compact layouts like captions, button labels, or status messages. Because it’s a standardized Unicode symbol, it’s convenient for cross-platform text content and developer-friendly usage via common character escapes (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript Unicode escape).
Common uses
- •Labeling a play/pause toggle in chat messages or small UI hints
- •Annotating media status in documentation (e.g., “press ⏯ to start/stop”)
- •Using in captions or transcripts to mark when playback is paused and resumed
- •Creating accessible button text in interfaces where you want a single glyph
- •Designing UI mockups and onboarding screens that refer to media controls
Examples
⏯ Black Right-Pointing Triangle with Double Vertical Bar
- ⏯Press ⏯ to resume playback.
- ⏯Playback ⏯: paused at 01:23.
- ⏯Select ⏯ to start or pause the slideshow.
- ⏯Audio is currently stopped—tap ⏯ to continue.
- ⏯Use ⏯ when you want to pause and then play again.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23EF | |
| HTML Entity | ⏯ | |
| HTML Code | ⏯ | |
| CSS | \23EF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9199 | |
| Decimal | 9199 |
How to type Black Right-pointing Triangle With Double Vertical Bar Symbol (⏯)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9199 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23EF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23EF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23ef, 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 ⏯ usually represent?
It most commonly represents a play/pause-style media action, combining a play triangle with double vertical pause bars.
How do I copy ⏯?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the provided escapes: HTML entity, CSS escape (\\23EF), or JavaScript escape (\\u{23EF}).
What is the Unicode information for ⏯?
Its Unicode code point is U+23EF, and its HTML entity is ⏯.
Is ⏯ safe to use in web text?
Yes—because it’s a standard Unicode character, it works well in modern browsers when supported by the user’s font.