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⏩ Fast-Forward Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Two right-pointing triangles representing fast forward in media playback. Symbolizes skipping ahead, speeding up, or wanting to get to the good part quickly.
When to Use
Use for skipping ahead, fast-forwarding through content, or expressing impatience to get to the next part.
Example Usage
- “Fast forward to the weekend ⏩”
- “Skip the boring parts ⏩”
- “Time flies ⏩”
Popular Combinations
⏩🎬
Skip ahead in the movie
⏩⏰
Time moving fast
⏩🗓️
Fast forward to that date
How Fast-Forward Button looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⏩ mean in a text message?▼
Two right-pointing triangles representing fast forward in media playback. Symbolizes skipping ahead, speeding up, or wanting to get to the good part quickly. Use for skipping ahead, fast-forwarding through content, or expressing impatience to get to the next part. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ⏩?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Fast-Forward Button emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ⏩?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ⏩ would be read aloud as "Fast-Forward Button." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ⏩?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:fast_forward:` to insert the Fast-Forward Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+23e9
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:fast_forward:Keywords
fastforwardbluesquareplayspeedcontinue
When to Use ⏩ Fast-Forward Button
Use for skipping ahead, fast-forwarding through content, or expressing impatience to get to the next part.
- •Send ⏩ when you want to express or reference "fast-forward button" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⏩ in conversations about fast or forward to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⏩ Fast-Forward Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to fast-forward button
- •Combine ⏩ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about fast, forward, blue
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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