◀️ Reverse Button emoji meaning
The ◀️ emoji means reverse, back or previous, like the rewind or back button on a media player. It can also simply point to the left. Apple shows a white triangle pointing left on a blue-gray rounded square.
U+25C0 U+FE0F
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What ◀️ means
People use ◀️ to say go back, previous one, or look to the left, and as a bullet or pointer in lists and bios. Paired with ▶️ it marks a choice between two sides or a back and next menu.
◀️ How people use it
- Saying go back to an earlier message
- Pointing at something on the left
- Marking a previous option in a menu
- Decorating a list or bio
Example messages
◀️ check the photo I sent before
Swipe ◀️ for the first pic
Nope, go back ◀️ that one was better
◀️ old price, new price ▶️
Common ◀️ combinations
- ◀️▶️Back and next, or left and right options
◀️ vs similar emojis
| ◀️ vs ⏪ | ⏪ has two triangles and means fast rewind, while ◀️ is a single step back or reverse. |
|---|---|
| ◀️ vs ⬅️ | ⬅️ is an arrow for direction, while ◀️ looks like a media control button. |
| ◀️ vs ⏮️ | ⏮️ means skip to the previous track, while ◀️ means reverse or go back in general. |
Emoji details
| Name | reverse button |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+25C0 U+FE0F |
| Category | Symbols |
| Keywords | arrow, button, left, reverse, triangle |
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FAQ
What does the ◀️ reverse button emoji mean?
The ◀️ emoji means reverse, back or previous, like the rewind or back button on a media player. It can also simply point to the left. Apple shows a white triangle pointing left on a blue-gray rounded square.
What is the opposite of ◀️?
The opposite is ▶️, the play or forward button pointing right. People often use the two together for back and next.
Is ◀️ the same as a back button?
In chats it usually works that way. It signals go back, previous, or look left.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
Yes, every PNG has a transparent background.