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â—€ī¸Reverse Button EmojiUnicode: 25C0 FE0F

Indicates going back or reversing.

Released in The â—€ī¸ emoji was introduced in Unicode 1.1 and added to the Emoji set in 2010 as a common symbol for backward actions.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The â—€ī¸ emoji, known as the reverse button, primarily represents actions that involve moving backward, such as navigating to a previous page, rewinding media, or undoing steps. It is commonly used in digital interfaces to signify reversal or returning to an earlier state, making it essential for user navigation in apps, websites, and media players. This emoji conveys a sense of going against the forward flow, often implying correction, review, or historical context in conversations or instructions.

Symbolism

  • Represents backward movement or navigation in digital environments.
  • Symbolizes reversal of actions, like undoing mistakes or rewinding time.
  • Indicates rewinding in media, evoking nostalgia or the need to revisit content.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In mobile apps and websites for navigating back to a previous screen or page.
  • In video or music players to rewind content and replay earlier parts.
  • In games or interactive tools to undo moves or return to a prior game state.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I missed that part, let's rewind the video â—€ī¸
Oops, wrong page! Go back â—€ī¸ and try again.
This song is too fast, rewind to the beginning â—€ī¸
Undo that edit I just made â—€ī¸, I changed my mind.
Switch to the previous track â—€ī¸, this one's not my vibe.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it only in contexts where backward navigation is clear to avoid confusion.
  • Pair it with text for better understanding, especially in professional settings.
  • Avoid overusing it in rapid succession to prevent misinterpretation as spam.

Related Emojis

âĒ

Fast Reverse

Used for quick rewinding in videos or audio.

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Right Arrow Curving Left

Indicates returning or replying in conversations.

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Back Arrow

Represents going back in apps or interfaces.

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Last Track Button

For skipping to a previous song or item.

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Left Arrow

Denotes general leftward or backward direction.

đŸ”ŧ

Up Arrow

Used for upward navigation or scrolling.

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Down Arrow

Indicates downward movement or navigation.

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Right Arrow

Represents forward or rightward progression.

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Recycle

Symbolizes looping or repeating actions.

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Clockwise Arrows

Shows rotation or refresh, related to cycles.