The emoji with the Unicode 23EE FE0F is known as the Black Left-Pointing Double Triangle With Vertical Bar emoji, or more commonly referred to as the
Reverse Button emoji. This emoji is a combination of two Unicode characters: 23EE represents the Black Left-Pointing Double Triangle, and FE0F is a variation selector used to display the preceding character as an emoji. The emoji depicts two black triangles pointing to the left, with a vertical bar on the right side.
The primary and most common use of the Reverse Button emoji is to represent the action of reversing, going back, or rewinding in various contexts. It is often used in conversations related to music, videos, or any form of media playback. For instance, it can be used to indicate the desire to replay a song or video, or to go back to a previous point in a conversation or event.
Beyond its obvious uses, the Reverse Button emoji can also be used to represent the concept of reflection or revisiting past events. It can be used in a positive context to signify the desire to return to a happy memory or a successful period in one's life. It can also be used to express the need for a do-over or a second chance at something.
The Reverse Button emoji is quite popular among users who frequently engage with digital media, particularly music and video streaming platforms. Its design is universally recognized as a symbol for the rewind function on media players, making it easily understood across different cultures and languages.
Related emojis include the
Fast-Forward Button (⏩),
Play Button (▶️), and
Pause Button (⏸️), which are all used to represent different media playback controls. The
Upwards Button (⏫) and
Downwards Button (⏬) are also related, as they represent the actions of fast forwarding and rewinding vertically.
In specific apps like Snapchat or Instagram, the Reverse Button emoji can be used in captions or comments to indicate a desire to return to a previous moment captured in a photo or video. In the context of social media communities, it can also be used to symbolize a throwback or flashback to a previous post or event.