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🖲️ Trackball Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Trackball input device — the alternative mouse that some people swear by and most people have never touched. Popular with graphic designers and people with wrist problems, it represents a different approach to computer navigation. Arcade fans might recognize it from classic games like Missile Command.
When to Use
Use for computer navigation, accessibility devices, or retro computing.
Example Usage
- “Trackball user 🖲️”
- “Alternative input 🖲️”
- “Retro computing 🖲️”
Popular Combinations
🖲️💻
Computer navigation
🖲️♿
Accessibility device
🖲️🕹️
Input device
How Trackball 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?▼
Trackball input device — the alternative mouse that some people swear by and most people have never touched. Popular with graphic designers and people with wrist problems, it represents a different approach to computer navigation. Arcade fans might recognize it from classic games like Missile Command. Use for computer navigation, accessibility devices, or retro computing. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🖲️ represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Trackball emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🖲️ supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🖲️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:trackball:` to insert the Trackball emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f5b2-fe0f
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:trackball:Keywords
technologytrackpad
When to Use 🖲️ Trackball
Use for computer navigation, accessibility devices, or retro computing.
- •Send 🖲️ when you want to express or reference "trackball" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🖲️ in conversations about technology or trackpad to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🖲️ Trackball on social media posts, stories, or comments related to trackball
- •Combine 🖲️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about technology, trackpad
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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