| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⏹ | :stop_button: | A symbol indicating to stop media playback or activities. | Symbols | U+23F9 | :stop_button: |
⏹
Meaning
The ⏹ stop button emoji depicts a square button commonly used to stop media playback or end an ongoing process.
Common Uses
- Indicating the command to stop videos, music, or recordings.
- Representing a halt or interruption in workflows or tasks.
- Used in chats to signal pausing or ending an action.
- Appearing in user interfaces as a control element.
Examples
Press ⏹ to stop the audio.
Stream ended ⏹
Hit ⏹ if you want to pause the recording.
Related Emojis
- ▶️ Play Button: Starts or resumes media.
- ⏸️ Pause Button: Temporarily halts media without stopping.
- ⏺️ Record Button: Starts recording media.
- ⏭️ Next Track Button: Moves forward in media playback.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+23F9, introduced around Unicode 6.0. Displays as a solid square button. Platform designs vary slightly but always retain the square shape and stop function.
FAQ
What does the ⏹ emoji mean?
A symbol for stopping media or halting an ongoing action.
How is the ⏹ emoji used?
Used in messaging and UI to indicate stopping playback or processes.
Does the meaning of the ⏹ emoji change by context?
It consistently signals stop but can apply beyond media to any action requiring halt.