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⏸️ Pause Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Two vertical bars representing the pause button in media playback. The universal symbol for pausing audio, video, or any ongoing process temporarily.
When to Use
Use for pausing media, taking a break, stopping momentarily, or indicating a temporary hold on activities.
Example Usage
- “Let's pause here ⏸️”
- “Taking a break ⏸️”
- “Pause the movie ⏸️”
Popular Combinations
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Mindful pause
How Pause 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⏸️ mean in a text message?▼
Two vertical bars representing the pause button in media playback. The universal symbol for pausing audio, video, or any ongoing process temporarily. Use for pausing media, taking a break, stopping momentarily, or indicating a temporary hold on activities. 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 Pause 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 "Pause 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 `:double_vertical_bar:` to insert the Pause Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+23f8-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:double_vertical_bar:Keywords
doubleverticalbarbluesquare
When to Use ⏸️ Pause Button
Use for pausing media, taking a break, stopping momentarily, or indicating a temporary hold on activities.
- •Send ⏸️ when you want to express or reference "pause button" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⏸️ in conversations about double or vertical to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⏸️ Pause Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to pause button
- •Combine ⏸️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about double, vertical, bar
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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