Downwards Button 🔽 Emoji Meaning

Published 25 november 2025 | By Wolter Hej

Emoji	Name	Meaning	Category	Codepoint	Shortcodes
🔽	Downwards Button	Indicates downward direction or action	Symbols	U+1F53D	:downwards_button:

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Meaning

The 🔽 emoji represents a downward-pointing triangle button. It commonly signals a direction, a drop-down option, or movement down in a list or menu.

Common Uses

Indicating a downward scroll or movement.
Marking an option to expand or open a drop-down menu.
Showing decrease or decline in data or status.
Directing attention to something below in text or conversation.
Used in UI to represent a down button or arrow.

Examples

Click here 🔽 to see more options.
Volume down 🔽
Scroll down 🔽 for details.

Related Emojis

⬇️ Down Arrow: A simple arrow pointing down, less stylized.
🔼 Upwards Button: The counterpart pointing upwards for opposite action.
▶️ Play Button: Indicates forward or play, different direction but similar button style.

Technical Notes

Unicode codepoint U+1F53D, added around Unicode 6.0 (2010). Appears as a red or orange downward-pointing triangle on most platforms. Does not support skin tone variations.

FAQ

What does the 🔽 emoji mean?
The emoji indicates downward direction or a button to show more content below.
How is the 🔽 emoji used?
It is used for navigation prompts, indicating dropdowns, or signaling something below.
Does the meaning of the 🔽 emoji change by context?
Its meaning depends on context but always relates to downward movement or selection.