trackball Emoji
🖲️ · U+1F5B2 U+FE0F · Emoji 0.7
What does the trackball emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, 🖲️ represents a trackball, a computer input device, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes computer-related concepts, technology, or being old-school, as trackballs are largely outdated. This emoji is often used to convey a sense of nostalgia or to reference vintage computer systems. In a broader sense, 🖲️ can also represent control, navigation, or interaction with digital systems. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, ranging from literal references to computers to more abstract representations of technology.
How the trackball emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms, especially those with a focus on technology or gaming, are common places where 🖲️ is used, often to add a touch of humor or nostalgia to a message. The tone when using 🖲️ can range from playful and lighthearted to sarcastic, depending on the user's intent and the conversation's context. On platforms like TikTok, 🖲️ might be used in comments or captions to express admiration for retro technology or to poke fun at outdated computer systems. Usage of 🖲️ can also reflect generational differences, with older users more likely to understand its reference to old computer hardware.
trackball emoji examples
- just found my old computer with a trackball 🖲️ still works
- who else remembers using 🖲️ to play games
How to copy the trackball emoji
To use the trackball 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+1F5B2 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
trackball emoji on different platforms
How the trackball emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



trackball Emoji Details
| Emoji | 🖲️ |
| Name | trackball |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F5B2 U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :trackball: |
| Emoji version | 0.7 |
| Unicode version | 0.7 |
trackball Emoji FAQ
Literally, 🖲️ represents a trackball, a computer input device, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes computer-related concepts, technology, or being old-school, as trackballs are largely outdated. This emoji is often used to convey a sense of nostalgia or to reference vintage computer systems.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste 🖲️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F5B2 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.7 (Unicode 0.7). Its shortcode is :trackball:.
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