Black Right-Pointing Triangle with Double Vertical Bar ⏯

⏯ (U+23EF) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Black Right-Pointing Triangle with Double Vertical Bar is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Technical). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character BLACK RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL BAR (U+23EF) is in the Miscellaneous Technical block. In plain text it is a right-pointing triangle with a vertical bar. A right-pointing triangle is widely recognized as the Play symbol in media controls. This symbol appears in many devices and software to start playback. Its design conveys action and direction, guiding users to play audio or video content. The symbol is part of the common set used for media control, along with stop, pause, and record icons. Because it combines two bars with a triangle, it signals a two-step action: press to continue or resume. In digital interfaces, it remains clear at small sizes and on different backgrounds. The usage is simple and durable across platforms. The name, codepoint, and block help identify it in character sets and documentation. Users see this symbol on devices like players, remotes, and apps, making it a familiar cue for action.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+23EF in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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