Black Square For Stop Symbol
The ⏹ symbol is a “STOP” indicator used to represent halting or stopping actions.
U+23F9
⏹ is a technical “STOP” symbol you can copy into UI text, documents, or posts. It’s encoded as Unicode U+23F9, so it renders reliably across modern systems.
Black Square For Stop Symbol Meaning
⏹ (Unicode U+23F9), named BLACK SQUARE FOR STOP, is commonly used as a STOP indicator. Visually, it communicates “pause/stop now” and is often paired with buttons or labels in software interfaces, forms, or notifications. In general writing, it can represent halting a process, ending playback, or stopping an activity, especially in contexts where a clear, compact icon-like character is helpful. Because it’s a Unicode symbol, it works well in plain text as well as in HTML and programming environments that support Unicode.
Common uses
- •Labeling a “Stop” button in app or web UI text
- •Indicating stopping or cancelling actions in notifications and alerts
- •Signposting end of playback or recording in media controls
- •Marking a halted state in logs, status messages, or dashboards
- •Adding an icon-like STOP marker in instructions or documentation
Examples
⏹ STOP symbol (U+23F9)
- ⏹Press ⏹ to stop the download.
- ⏹Status: ⏹ stopped
- ⏹Tap ⏹ to end recording.
- ⏹An error occurred—use ⏹ to halt the process.
- ⏹Playback paused. Choose ⏹ to stop.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23F9 | |
| HTML Entity | ⏹ | |
| HTML Code | ⏹ | |
| CSS | \23F9 |
FAQ
What does the Black Square For Stop symbol mean?
⏹ (Unicode U+23F9), named BLACK SQUARE FOR STOP, is commonly used as a STOP indicator. Visually, it communicates “pause/stop now” and is often paired with buttons or labels in software interfaces, forms, or notifications. In general writing, it can represent halting a process, ending playback, or stopping an activity, especially in contexts where a clear, compact icon-like character is helpful. Because it’s a Unicode symbol, it works well in plain text as well as in HTML and programming environments that support Unicode.
What is the Unicode code point for ⏹?
⏹ is U+23F9 (BLACK SQUARE FOR STOP).
How do I use ⏹ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⏹ in your markup.
What are the CSS/JavaScript escapes for ⏹?
CSS escape: \\23F9. JavaScript escape: \\u{23F9}.
When should I use ⏹ instead of the word “stop”?
Use ⏹ when you want an icon-like, compact STOP indicator in UI labels, status lines, or instructions—especially in plain text.