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Rewind Symbol ⏪

⏪ is U+23EA BLACK LEFT-POINTING DOUBLE TRIANGLE, commonly displayed as a fast-reverse or rewind media control.

Character
Unicode
U+23EA

Rewind Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside ⏪, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the rewind symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
  1. 1
    Copy

    Press the button to copy ⏪.

  2. 2
    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

  3. 3
    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

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What Is the Rewind Symbol?

⏪ is U+23EA BLACK LEFT-POINTING DOUBLE TRIANGLE, commonly displayed as a fast-reverse or rewind media control.

Media players

Audio controls

Video interfaces

Playback shortcuts

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How to Type the Rewind Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the rewind symbol without copying it from another page.

Rewind Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 23EA and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ⏪ from this page.

Rewind Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ⏪ from this page.

Rewind Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for ⏪, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Rewind Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for ⏪, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Rewind Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 23ea, then press Enter; otherwise copy ⏪.

Rewind Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 23EA, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ⏪.

Rewind Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste ⏪ from this page.

Rewind Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the rewind symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+23EA
Unicode name BLACK LEFT-POINTING DOUBLE TRIANGLE
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 23EA

How to Use and Format the Rewind Symbol

Format ⏪ according to the specific role defined for Rewind Symbol. ⏪ is U+23EA BLACK LEFT-POINTING DOUBLE TRIANGLE, commonly displayed as a fast-reverse or rewind media control. For Rewind Symbol, the encoded form is U+23EA; preserve the complete sequence, capitalization, charge, unit letters, subscripts, or operator structure exactly as shown. For Rewind Symbol, placement and spacing should follow the scientific, mathematical, editorial, musical, currency, safety, or interface convention required by its actual use.

This page covers the Unicode rewind emoji/control ⏪. It is not the same action as previous track, undo, back navigation, or a single left arrow. When rewind symbol communicates an action, quantity, relation, category, warning, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test rewind symbol in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than accepting a merely similar appearance.

  • In media players, identify ⏪ as Rewind Symbol and explain the exact role it performs before the reader relies on it.

  • For audio controls, retain the sequence U+23EA; do not silently replace ⏪ with the related form ⏩.

  • When rewind symbol appears in video interfaces, apply this convention: Give the control a visible label or accessible name that states its action.

  • While preparing playback shortcuts, compare ⏪ with ⏮ and ◀, then keep the version whose meaning matches the source.

  • Encode rewind symbol as UTF-8 or the numeric references ⏪ and ⏪ so the published text remains searchable and selectable.

  • Give ⏪ the readable label “Rewind Symbol” wherever the surrounding sentence, formula, score, table, or control does not already state the meaning.

  • Test rewind symbol in the final font, mobile layout, PDF export, copy workflow, and screen-reader output before release.

Rewind Symbol Examples

  • Rewind ⏪
  • Fast reverse ⏪
  • Go back 10 seconds ⏪
  • Playback control ⏪
  • Accessible label: rewind
  • Unicode sequence for Rewind Symbol: U+23EA
  • HTML decimal: ⏪
  • HTML hexadecimal: ⏪
  • CSS escapes: 23EA
  • Accessible text label: Rewind Symbol

Common Rewind Symbol Mistakes

  • Using ⏩ where ⏪ is required changes the intended rewind symbol or introduces a different notation.
  • Dropping part of U+23EA while copying rewind symbol into media players.
  • Applying the wrong convention to rewind symbol in audio controls; specifically, leaving the control with no accessible name..
  • Leaving ⏪ unexplained in video interfaces when the audience may read it as ⏮.
  • Assuming the font used for playback shortcuts will render rewind symbol exactly like the preview on this page.
  • Converting ⏪ into an image even though selectable Unicode text is appropriate for rewind symbol.
  • Publishing rewind symbol without checking the distinction from ◀.
  • Using ⏪ as the only accessible name of a button, diagram item, formula token, status message, or technical label.

Rewind Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the Unicode rewind emoji/control ⏪. It is not the same action as previous track, undo, back navigation, or a single left arrow.

More About the Rewind Symbol

⏪ is U+23EA BLACK LEFT-POINTING DOUBLE TRIANGLE, commonly displayed as a fast-reverse or rewind media control. To verify a Rewind Symbol paste, compare forms such as Rewind ⏪; Fast reverse ⏪; Go back 10 seconds ⏪; Playback control ⏪. The practical contexts recorded for ⏪ include Media players, Audio controls, Video interfaces, Playback shortcuts. When ⏪ is used as an interface control on Rewind Symbol, the design also needs an understandable action label or accessible name because the glyph alone does not define behavior. Accordingly, ⏪ should be described by its actual function on Rewind Symbol, not by a universal symbolic claim. Related forms reviewed for Rewind Symbol are ⏩ — Fast-forward; ⏮ — Last track; ◀ — Left-pointing triangle. Their notes describe Forward playback control, Previous-track control, Generic left or previous icon. Typical Rewind Symbol corrections involve Using ⏩ where ⏪ is required changes the intended rewind symbol or introduces a different notation; Dropping part of U+23EA while copying rewind symbol into media players; Applying the wrong convention to rewind symbol in audio controls; specifically, leaving the control with no accessible name. Reviewed Rewind Symbol formatting rules include: In media players, identify ⏪ as Rewind Symbol and explain the exact role it performs before the reader relies on it; For audio controls, retain the sequence U+23EA; do not silently replace ⏪ with the related form ⏩; When rewind symbol appears in video interfaces, apply this convention: Give the control a visible label or accessible name that states its action; While preparing playback shortcuts, compare ⏪ with ⏮ and ◀, then keep the version whose meaning matches the source. Applying them keeps ⏪ readable and searchable. In HTML for Rewind Symbol, use the literal text ⏪ or the complete references ⏪ and ⏪; the recorded CSS escape is 23EA. For manual Rewind Symbol entry, use the saved Windows route: In Microsoft Word, type 23EA and press Alt+X. This page covers the Unicode rewind emoji/control ⏪. It is not the same action as previous track, undo, back navigation, or a single left arrow.

Rewind Symbol FAQ

What is the encoded form of Rewind Symbol?

Rewind Symbol is stored as U+23EA; its Unicode character names are BLACK LEFT-POINTING DOUBLE TRIANGLE.

How should I copy ⏪ for media players?

Copy the complete sequence ⏪ and verify that every character in U+23EA remains present after pasting.

Which HTML form reproduces Rewind Symbol?

Use literal UTF-8 ⏪, decimal references ⏪, or hexadecimal references ⏪; do not substitute ⏩.

Why might ⏪ look different in audio controls?

The font or emoji renderer can change shape and spacing, but the encoded sequence U+23EA should remain unchanged.

Can I replace ⏪ with ⏮ or ◀?

Only when the destination convention explicitly calls for that form. This page covers the Unicode rewind emoji/control ⏪. It is not the same action as previous track, undo, back navigation, or a single left arrow.