reverse button Emoji
◀️ · U+25C0 U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6
What does the reverse button emoji mean?
In digital communication, ◀️ is often used to indicate going back or reversing a decision, and its figurative use can also imply regret or wanting to undo something. Literally, ◀️ represents a reverse button, typically found on audio or video players, which rewinds or skips back to a previous point. This symbol can also be used in a slang sense to express a desire to turn back time or undo a mistake. In a broader sense, ◀️ can signify a reversal or cancellation of plans, actions, or decisions.
reverse button emoji examples
- just saw the prices and I need to ◀️ on that purchase
- wish I could ◀️ time and give you a proper goodbye
How to copy the reverse button emoji
To use the reverse button emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+25C0 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
reverse button emoji on different platforms
How the reverse button emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), Google Noto Color Emoji). See image credits.
reverse button Emoji Details
| Emoji | ◀️ |
| Name | reverse button |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+25C0 U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :arrow_backward: |
| Sources | Unicode emoji list · codepoints.net |
| Emoji version | 0.6 (2010) |
reverse button Emoji FAQ
It is U+25C0 U+FE0F, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). On GitHub, Slack and Discord you can type it as :arrow_backward:.
People also search for the reverse button emoji as arrow, button, left, reverse, triangle.