Reverse button emoji meaning

The reverse button emoji is shown as a single, solid triangle pointing to the left, similar to the media control button used for rewinding. This emoji is often used to represent the concept of going backward, rewinding, or reversing an action. People use it in conversations to symbolize stepping back, revisiting something from the past, or even taking a playful or lighthearted jab in a chat. The simple and familiar design makes it a versatile option for various contexts, ranging from casual messages to more symbolic uses like expressing a desire to undo or revisit a moment or idea.

The reverse button emoji was approved in Unicode 1.1 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026