What is the Unicode codepoint for Play button?

The ▶ Play button emoji is encoded as U+25B6 (hex 25B6). It belongs to the Av Symbol group inside Symbols.

How do I copy the ▶ emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ▶ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Play button have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :arrow_forward:, :arrow:, :play:, and :play_button:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ▶ emoji automatically.

Fluent 3D

Native Unicode

Play button

A symbols emoji called Play button.

Name

play button

Shortcodes

:arrow_forward::arrow::play::play_button::right::triangle:

Themes

arrowplayrighttriangle

Download as image

Renders ▶ with your system emoji font into PNG, WebP, or SVG. Pick a pixel size, then download.

Note: PNG and WebP use the emoji font installed on your device (Apple Color Emoji on macOS/iOS, Segoe UI Emoji on Windows, Noto Color Emoji on Android/Linux), so the look matches your platform. SVG embeds the character as text — rendering depends on the viewer.

Microsoft Fluent UI Emoji — pixel-perfect originals

Download Microsoft's official Fluent rendering of ▶. SVG files are vector (scales to any size); the 3D PNG is 1024×1024.

About the ▶ Play button emoji

The ▶ Play button emoji is part of the Symbols category and the av symbol group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :arrow_forward:, :arrow:, and :play: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Play button (Unicode codepoint U+25B6) a symbols emoji called Play button.. ▶, formally named "play button", carries U+25B6 as its codepoint sequence. ▶ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+25B6 (25B6). Common shortcodes: :arrow_forward:, :arrow:, :play:, :play_button:. Visually, the dominant palette leans blue based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under arrow, play, right, and triangle tag views. Copy ▶ in one click and drop it into chat threads, captions, code comments, or design files.

When to use ▶ Play button

Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

Pair ▶ with arrow-themed, play-themed, and right-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
Lead a caption with ▶ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the ▶ Play button emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Play button emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ▶ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ▶ Play button emoji mean?: ▶, formally named "play button", carries U+25B6 as its codepoint sequence. ▶ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+25B6 (25B6). Common shortcodes: :arrow_forward:, :arrow:, :play:, :play_button:. Visually, the dominant palette leans blue based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under arrow, play, right, and triangle tag views. Copy ▶ in one click and drop it into chat threads, captions, code comments, or design files.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Play button?: The ▶ Play button emoji is encoded as U+25B6 (hex 25B6). It belongs to the Av Symbol group inside Symbols.
How do I copy the ▶ emoji?: Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ▶ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Play button have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :arrow_forward:, :arrow:, :play:, and :play_button:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ▶ emoji automatically.