stop button
About this emoji
The stop button emoji is part of the Symbols category (av-symbol) since Unicode 0.7. It is associated with: stop, button, av, symbol.
The stop button emoji belongs to the Symbols category, specifically the av-symbol subgroup. It was introduced in Unicode 0.7 and is supported across all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
People commonly use the ⏹️ stop button emoji for conveying abstract concepts, directions, warnings, and universal signs. It is often associated with stop, button, av, symbol.
Quick facts
| Emoji | ⏹️ |
| Name | stop button |
| Category | Symbols |
| Subgroup | av-symbol |
| Unicode version | 0.7 |
| Codepoint(s) | U+23F9, U+FE0F |
| Shortcode alias | :stop_button: |
How to use
Copy and paste: Click the “Copy to clipboard” button above and paste the emoji anywhere — messages, social media posts, emails, or documents.
Shortcode: On platforms that support emoji shortcodes (Slack, GitHub, Discord), type :stop_button: and the emoji will auto-complete.
Mobile keyboard: Open your device's emoji keyboard (🌐 or 😊 key) and search for “stop button” to find it quickly.
Windows: Press Win + . to open the emoji picker, then search by name.
macOS: Press ⌃ Control + ⌘ Cmd + Space to open the Character Viewer.