Telephone Recorder Symbol
⌕ is the Telephone Recorder symbol used to suggest recording a phone call.
U+2315
The ⌕ symbol (Unicode U+2315) is known as the Telephone Recorder. It’s commonly used to indicate that a phone call is being recorded or captured. Below you’ll find copy options and practical ways to use it in text and UI.
Telephone Recorder Symbol Meaning
⌕ is the Unicode character named “TELEPHONE RECORDER” (U+2315, HTML entity ⌕). It’s typically used in interfaces, documentation, and messaging to communicate that a phone conversation is being recorded. In practice, designers and writers use it as a compact visual cue near call controls, voicemail/recording states, consent or notice text, and help articles about call recording features. When space is limited, it can function like an icon in plain text, logs, tickets, or settings descriptions. Use it to make “recording” and “call capture” intent clear without needing extra wording.
Common uses
- •Labeling a “recording” state in a phone or VoIP app UI
- •Marking recorded call entries in call history or logs
- •Adding a concise icon-like indicator in support documentation
- •Using in consent/notice text for call recording features
- •Annotating screenshots and mockups for telephony workflows
Examples
⌕ Telephone Recorder Symbol
- ⌕Call is being recorded: ⌕
- ⌕You started a new recording ⌕ during this call
- ⌕Status: ⌕ recording
- ⌕Recorded voicemail notes (⌕)
- ⌕For privacy: calls may be recorded (⌕)
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2315 | |
| HTML Entity | ⌕ | |
| HTML Code | ⌕ | |
| CSS | \2315 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8981 | |
| Decimal | 8981 |
How to type Telephone Recorder Symbol (⌕)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8981 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2315 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2315. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2315, 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 the Telephone Recorder symbol mean?
⌕ is the Unicode character named “TELEPHONE RECORDER” (U+2315, HTML entity ⌕). It’s typically used in interfaces, documentation, and messaging to communicate that a phone conversation is being recorded. In practice, designers and writers use it as a compact visual cue near call controls, voicemail/recording states, consent or notice text, and help articles about call recording features. When space is limited, it can function like an icon in plain text, logs, tickets, or settings descriptions. Use it to make “recording” and “call capture” intent clear without needing extra wording.
What is the Unicode name of ⌕?
The Unicode name is “TELEPHONE RECORDER”.
What is the code point for ⌕?
The code point is U+2315.
How can I copy ⌕ for web pages?
You can copy the character directly (⌕) or use the HTML entity ⌕.
Where is ⌕ commonly used?
It’s commonly used in UI text, call history, documentation, and consent/notice messages for call recording.