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Play Button Emoji

Symbols • U+25B6 • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

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Shortcode:play-button:
URL Encoded%E2%96%B6
CSS Escape\25B6

What does the Play Button emoji mean?

The Play Button emoji (▶) is part of the Symbols category in the Unicode emoji standard. It is encoded at the Unicode code point U+25B6 and was introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). It renders as a colour glyph on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and most major platforms. This symbol emoji is used for decoration, emphasis, and functional communication in messages.

Technical details

The Play Button emoji is part of the Symbols category. Its Unicode code point is U+25B6, and it was introduced in Emoji 1.0 in 2015. The official Unicode name is "Play Button". On most modern operating systems it renders as a full-colour emoji glyph, though the exact artwork differs between Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and other platform vendors.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Play Button mean?

The Play Button emoji (▶) is part of the Symbols category in the Unicode emoji standard. It is encoded at the Unicode code point U+25B6 and was introduced in Em...

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+25B6, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015).

How do I copy it?

Click any copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely.