▶️
play button
Right-pointing triangle, typically used as a play button icon
Basic Information
- Unicode U+25B6
- Version Emoji 0.6
- Category symbols
- Subcategory audio & video symbols
Platform Meaning
Right-pointing triangle, typically used as a play button icon
Tags
arrow
button
play
right
triangle
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Indicates the play function, often for media playback or starting an action
- Google： Represents play, start, or proceed, commonly used in media controls and navigation
- Twitter： Used to denote playing media, initiating a process, or moving to the next step
- Unicode： Black Right-Pointing Triangle
Detailed Introduction
The ▶️ emoji is a right-pointing triangle, universally recognized as a play button. It conveys the action of starting or initiating something, most commonly media playback like videos, audio, or animations. It can also symbolize moving forward, proceeding to the next step, or activating a function. Often used in contexts related to technology, entertainment, or guiding someone to begin an action, such as "Click ▶️ to watch the video" or "▶️ Let's start the meeting now". Its simple design makes it intuitive across platforms, representing progress and activation.
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