⏸️ Pause Button Emoji — Official Name
Pause — stop and wait
About the Name
Pause Button: Pause — stop and wait. Often used in contexts related to pause, stop, wait.
The official Unicode name for ⏸️ is "Pause Button". This name is standardised by the Unicode Consortium and is consistent across all platforms. The shortcode :pause_button: is the common alias used in Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
Examples
- "Just finished my workout! ⏸️" — showing accomplishment
- "This is pause ⏸️" — expressing pause — stop and wait
- Pair with other emojis to enhance meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ⏸️ Pause Button Emoji mean?
Pause Button: Pause — stop and wait. Often used in contexts related to pause, stop, wait.
What is the Unicode for ⏸️?
The Unicode code point for Pause Button Emoji is U+23F8 FE0F. It was added in Unicode version 7.0.
What is the shortcode for ⏸️ Pause Button Emoji?
The shortcode for Pause Button Emoji is :pause_button:. You can use this in platforms like Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
How do I copy and paste ⏸️?
Click the "Copy" button on this page to instantly copy ⏸️ Pause Button Emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere — texts, emails, social media, or documents.
What category is the ⏸️ emoji in?
The Pause Button Emoji (⏸️) belongs to the "Symbols" emoji category, specifically the "av-symbol" subcategory.
Does ⏸️ look different on iPhone vs Android?
Yes — Pause Button Emoji can look slightly different across platforms. Apple, Google, Samsung, Twitter, and Facebook each design their own emoji sets, so the visual style may vary while the meaning remains the same.