What is the Unicode code point for Record Button?

Encoded at U+23FA U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The official Unicode name is "Record Button".

⏺️

Record Button Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Record Button emoji?

Click the copy button next to the format you need — Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, or CSS — then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Q: Is the Record Button emoji free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely in personal and commercial text. Vendor artwork is copyrighted, but the Unicode character itself is free to copy.

Symbols • U+23FA U+FE0F • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Record Button emoji

Character⏺️

HTML Entity⏺️

Shortcode:record-button:

URL Encoded%E2%8F%BA%EF%B8%8F

CSS Escape\23FA\FE0F

What does the Record Button emoji mean?

Record Button — shown as ⏺️ — is part of the Symbols group. This emoji is designed to convey its concept instantly in messages, captions, social posts, and documents without needing extra explanation. Under the hood it lives at U+23FA U+FE0F and debuted in Emoji 1.0 (2015). That code point is what lets you copy and paste it between apps without losing meaning. Symbols emojis function as visual punctuation — they structure lists, highlight ratings, add emphasis, and decorate text that would otherwise look dense. This symbol is often used to draw the eye or signal importance in otherwise plain copy. On Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and other vendors the artwork differs slightly — colour palette, shading, and line weight change — but the core concept of record button stays identical, so the emoji remains universally readable. You can copy this emoji as the character itself (⏺️), as an HTML entity (⏺️), or as a shortcode (:record-button:) for platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for record button — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Record Button emoji

In chat: Drop ⏺️ into a sentence where you would normally write “record button” to add tone and visual interest.
On social media: Pair ⏺️ with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
In documents and code: Use the HTML entity ⏺️ or shortcode :record-button: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Symbols
Unicode code point	`U+23FA U+FE0F`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:record-button:`
HTML entity	`⏺️`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays record button everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Record Button mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+23FA U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Record Button".

How do I copy the Record Button emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Record Button emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Record Button used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for record button in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render ⏺️ with their own style, colour, and shading.