| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⏺ | Record Button | Indicates starting recording or media capture | Symbols | 23FA | :record_button: |
⏺
Meaning
The ⏺ emoji depicts a solid red circle commonly used as the symbol for starting a recording on audio or video devices.
Common Uses
- Indicating recording in progress or the initiation of recording.
- Representing media functions in user interfaces.
- Symbolizing music or video production activities.
- Used in chats to indicate capturing sound or video.
- Signifying broadcast or live recording events.
Examples
⏺ Starting the meeting recording nowPress ⏺ to begin video captureRecording session is live ⏺
Related Emojis
- ⏹ Stop Button: used to end a recording or media playback, unlike the record button which starts it.
- ⏯ Play or Pause Button: controls playback rather than recording.
- 🎙 Microphone: indicates audio input, while ⏺ focuses on recording action.
- 📹 Video Camera: represents video recording devices, complementing the record button’s function.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+23FA, added around Unicode 7.0 (2014). Usually rendered as a red circle. Appearance might vary slightly across platforms but retains the recording connotation. This emoji has no skin tone variants.
FAQ
What does the ⏺ emoji mean?
It represents the action of starting or indicating a recording session.
How is the ⏺ emoji used?
Most commonly to indicate recording status or to represent recording controls in messages and interfaces.
Does the meaning of the ⏺ emoji change by context?
Its essential meaning stays the same but can imply either the start of recording or ongoing recording depending on context.