⏭️Next Track Button EmojiUnicode: 23ED FE0F
Button to skip to next track
Released in The ⏭️ emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014 as part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs block. It has since been widely adopted in digital communication platforms to represent media controls.
Meaning and Interpretation
The ⏭️ emoji symbolizes a control button typically found in media players, such as music apps or video streaming services. It is used to indicate the action of advancing to the next item in a sequence, like skipping to the next song in a playlist, the next episode in a series, or the next audio track. This emoji conveys ideas of progression, impatience with the current content, or a desire to move forward quickly, making it a common tool in casual digital interactions related to entertainment and media consumption.
Symbolism
- Progression and moving forward in sequences, like advancing through content
- Impatience or dissatisfaction with the current item, prompting a skip
- Efficiency in media navigation, representing streamlined user experiences
Common Usage Scenarios
- In music streaming apps to suggest skipping an unliked song
- During video playback, such as on YouTube, to indicate moving to the next video
- In podcast or audiobook apps to advance to the next episode quickly
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it primarily in contexts involving media playback to avoid confusion with other forms of navigation.
- Combine with other emojis like 🎵 for music or 📺 for videos to provide more context and clarity.
- Avoid overusing it in non-media discussions, as it might dilute its specific meaning related to skipping content.