Signs, Symbols, Buttons, and Shapes (2024)

Show me the money! But first, pull out your ATM card. This emoji represents the automated teller machine where you can get cash for all your shopping needs!

The litter in bin sign emoji is a symbol to through away your trash and waste and to not litter on the ground. If you see this emoji, it means you may need to think a little harder about where you toss disposables.

The Potable Water emoji features a grey or white faucet, often portrayed with water dripping or pouring out of the spout. May also be encased in a blue box.

Wheelchairs only please! When you see this symbol, if you aren’t handicapped, or with someone who is disabled and needs assistance, you’ll need to leave the area.

Headed to the men’s room? Need to go really bad? Make your point known with this emoji.

When you need to head to the ladies’ room to freshen up, sending this women’s room symbol is a great way to let someone know.

This restroom emoji shows a block symbol that communicates the location of a multi-gendered bathroom.

The baby symbol depicts the outline of a small baby and can be used to show where in public areas parents can take their babies to get changed.

This emoji features a blue square with the letters “W C” in the middle. It stands for water closet, of course, and is an international sign for restroom or bathroom.

The passport control emoji is a blue square with a white cut out of a person wearing an official uniform and holding a passport closely to their face.

The customs emoji is a blue square with an image depicting a uniformed customs agent inspecting luggage.

This baggage claim emoji is a square sign with a suitcase in it to denote where you should pick up your luggage, and can be used when you’re communicating in an airport.

The left luggage emoji is an icon used to show an area where one can leave their luggage (sometimes for a fee), in contrast to the baggage claim where you pick up your luggage for free!

The Warning emoji features a big, yellow triangle with an equally large, black exclamation point drawn in the middle of the sign.

Be careful, slow down there are children crossing! When you see this emoji, know that some little ones are in the area and you need to be extra careful to not hurt them.

If you see this sign on a door or on a road; do not enter. Turn around! Go back! No entry here!

If you see this symbol on something, it means it is not allowed; it is prohibited. Use this when telling someone something is off limits.

Stop! No bicycles here. When you see this emoji, it’s time to put your bike back on the rack or pick another route. Your bike is not allowed.

Stop, no smoking here. This is a smoke free area. The No Smoking emoji is similar to the no smoking signs you see in public smoke free places. Cigarettes, vapes, cigars, and other tobacco products are not welcome.

The no littering emoji shows a black background with a white silhouette of someone littering, or a white background and black silhouette. Don’t do that! A red slash is shown through the emoji to express a hard no to littering.

In the series of “do not” emojis, this red circle with a slash through it reveals a faucet. It’s the non-potable water emoji. I wouldn’t drink that if I were you.

This red circle with a slash is clear. It means “not allowed!” This no pedestrians sign shows that it is not a safe place to walk!

The no mobile phones emoji is straightforward in both name and illustration. This emoji shows a smart phone encircled in red, with a line going from one end of the image to the other.

The no one under eighteen is the standard sign you see at bars, casinos and clubs, usually meaning “adults only, please!”

Beware of the radioactive matter. If you touch it, your hand might melt off. The radioactive sign is a warning to stay away, this material is not safe.

Warning, this area is not safe. Hazardous material could cause harm to your body if you come too close. When you see this sign, you better have on a hazmat suit or it’s time to get out.

The Up Arrow features a simple arrow pointing upwards. The arrow is often either white or black and may be encased in a blue box.

The up-right arrow is most often shown as a white arrow inside a blue or gray box. The arrow points up and to the right, which represents the northeast.

Please take a right at the light. The right arrow emoji is a directional arrow pointing to the right. Use this emoji if you are referring to something in the right direction.

The down-right arrow points to the lower right corner of a grey square. It can be used when trying to describe where something is, and you really just need a big old arrow to point it out.

The down arrow points directly downward and is shown atop a grey square. It can be used when trying to describe where something is, and where it is is directly below.

The down-left arrow points to the lower left corner of a grey square. It can be used when trying to describe where something is, and you really just need a big old arrow to point it out.

The left arrow points to the left and is shown against a plain grey square. It can be used when trying to describe where something is or which way one should turn at a fork in the road.

It’s up there to your left! The up-left arrow emoji is a directional arrow pointing to the upper left corner of your screen. Use this emoji when you need to refer to something in the upper left direction.

The up-down arrow emoji is a vertical arrow pointing both up and down at the same time. This emoji can be used for situations where you just can’t decide on something.

The Left-Right Arrow emoji features a blue box with an arrow, pointing both to the left and to the right, stamped directly within the middle.

The right arrow curving left is an arrow that originally pointed right but changed its mind and has curved down to point left.

The left arrow curving right is an arrow that originally pointed left but changed its mind and has curved down to point right.

Go around it, and keep climbing up. The right arrow curving up emoji is a directional emoji pointing to the top right of your screen. Use this emoji when you want to point to something or give direction to go around something.

Look down! It’s pointing right at it! The Right Arrow Curving Down emoji is exactly what it sounds like and is a part of the “symbol” family. You can use this to show direction without having to type it.

What a “turn” of events! The clockwise emoji is a symbol emoji and indicates that something is moving in a clockwise direction. It can also be used to talk about rotating something, repeating a tracking, or refreshing a page in your web browser.

The counterclockwise arrows button is comprised of two white arrows moving in a cyclical circular motion against a grey square button backdrop.

The BACK Arrow emoji features a blue box with a white arrow pointing to the left with white font beneath it, reading “BACK.”

Reached the end of your rope? Having to end a relationship? Going to the end of a literal line? This end sign with an arrow emoji is right for you.

The ON! arrow emoji depicts a bold black arrow pointing both left and right and the word “ON!” below it. This emoji can be used when describing where something was, ie. (person emoji) (on! arrow emoji) (chair emoji)

The SOON arrow emoji shows an arrow pointing to the right with the word “SOON” underneath. This is often used literally to describe something that is coming soon.

The Top Arrow emoji features an arrow pointing upwards with the word “TOP” written beneath it.

The place of worship emoji shows a white small illustration of a person kneeling in prayer with a roof over their head. It is shown on a purple box background.

Oh no! Adam is trapped in a purple box! Oh wait, that’s just an atom. My bad!

The Om emoji, for the most part, is a purple square with a sacred symbol in the middle of it, often seen in various Asian religions.

The Star of David is a religious symbol that is widely used in Jewish culture. The star of David emoji can be used to talk about a religious holiday like Hanukkah, a biblical teaching of King David, or a holy place like a Synagogue or Israel.

The Wheel of Dharma emoji is a purple box with a white Buddhist symbol that means “what is established or firm.” Use it when discussing Buddhism or having a conversation about peace.

The yin yang emoji is a symbol of peace and balance and is outlined in white with a purple box background. Use this when speaking about two things in harmony.

Your spiritual connection to a higher power just got emojified! The Latin Cross is an emoji associated with the Christian faith. Christians believe Jesus died on the cross. You can use this emoji to express your devout faith, or when talking about God, church, Jesus, and anything associated with Christianity.

Inside this purple box is an orthodox cross. Also known as a Russian orthodox cross, this symbol became popular during the Byzantine Empire.

The Star and Crescent is seen all over Muslim culture. The Star and Crescent emoji represents the symbol that is found on many Islamic flags. Did you know? The five points of the star represents the five pillars of Islam and the Muslim faith.

The peace symbol emoji is a purple box with a white circular symbol for peace and unity in the center. Use this emoji when chatting about your hopes for global peace or the 1960’s “hippie” movement.

Light the menorah, it’s time to celebrate Hanukkah. The menorah emoji represents the symbol of the Jewish holiday. Hanukkah is celebrated for 8 days and nights. Each night, one of the candles on the menorah is lit. Use this emoji when talking about Judaism, and the holidays.

The dotted six-pointed star is a mystical religious emoji in a purple box with a white star symbol in the center. It is in reference to the Hindu symbol, Shaktona.

If you were born from March 20- April 21, you’ll probably recognize this zodiac sign. According to an Aries’ horoscope, they are known to be courageous, determined and confident, but also impatient, moody, and short-tempered.

Are you loyal, devoted and responsible? Then you just might be a Taurus. This zodiac sign represents those who were born between April 20 - May 20. They are also known to be as stubborn as a bull!

If you are gentle, affectionate, curious, and maybe a little nervous, check your horoscope, you may be a Gemini. Those who were born between May 21 and June 21 identify with this zodiac sign .

Are you imaginative, loyal, and maybe pessimistic? Astrology says that you may be a Cancer. This zodiac sign represents people that were born between June 21 - July 22.

The sun is out! Summer is here. It’s Leo Season. Those who were born between July 23 and August 22 identify with this zodiac sign. Leos are known to be the life of the party with their boisterous personalities. Be careful, according to their horoscope, their arrogance is known to get in the way.

According to astrology, Virgos tend to be analytical, kind, and shy. They also hate asking for help! If your birthday falls between August 23 - September 22, congratulations, you're zodiac sign is a Virgo. (It’s ok to ask for help)

Are you fair-minded cooperative and indecisive? If you were born between September 23 and October 22, then your zodiac sign is the Libra. Astrology says Libras like harmony, and the outdoors but dislike violence and injustice.

If you are resourceful, passionate and a little stubborn, you just might be a Scorpio. Those who were born between October 23 - November 21 have a Scorpio zodiac sign. According to astrology, if you are a Scorpio, you like the truth, the facts, and dislike passive people.

If you come across someone who is hilarious, generous and outspoken, you might have just found yourself a Sagittarius. Those who were born between November 22 and December 21 fall in this zodiac category. They may also have a travel bug.

Astrology says, Capricorns tend to be responsible, disciplined, and a little unforgiving. They will also eventually end up disliking everything. If your birthday falls between December 22 - January 19, you may be surprised to find that you have some of these Zodiac traits.

If you are an Aquarius, astrology says you are progressive, original, and maybe a bit temperamental. Your horoscope also says you don’t like limitations, or being lonely. If your birthday falls between January 20 - February 18, you might have some of these zodiac traits.

The Pisces emoji shows the symbol for the astrological sign for Pisces. This can refer to anyone born between February 22nd and March 21st.

The Ophiuchus emoji is an astrological sign emoji of the constellation Ophiuchus, used for those born between November 30 and December 17.

The shuffle tracks button emoji features a simple blue square with two white arrows running parallel to each other and then interlocking in the middle.

Good song? Run it back with the repeat button! This emoji is typically seen in music or other audio platforms. Use this emoji when you want to put a song on repeat and keep the good vibes rolling!

Do you ever want to listen to the same song on repeat over and over again? If this answer is yes, then this repeat single button was made for you.

Pop the corn. Dim the lights. Hit the play button. It’s movie night! Whether you like to stream or still use your VCR, you’ll need this play button.

The Fast-Forward Button emoji features two overlapping triangular arrows which point to the right. They are situated within a square or can be seen simply on their own.

The next track button is a white skip symbol consisting of two triangular arrows pointed left as well as a vertical white line. Use this in context of music, playlists, and DJ’s who need to learn to skip tracks.

Do you recognize this iconic symbol? It’s the play or pause button found on most media players!

Back it up and reverse it. I need to listen to that again. The reverse button emoji represents an audio or video tool used to reverse the audio track or video playback. Use this emoji when talking about audio and video editing, or reversing something in your life.

Did somebody say rewind? The fast reverse button looks like two sideways triangles pointing left.

Can you play the last song please. The last track button emoji represents the button you would press on your stereo, or music device to listen to the last song on an album. Use this emoji when you want to listen to the last song.

The upwards button shows a triangle pointed up against a grey square background. This emoji resembles buttons on television and other electronics remotes.

Looking to speed up your music? The fast up button emoji represents the button you would press to speed up the audio of a song or video. Be careful If you speed it up too fast, the singer might sound like a chipmunk.

If you need a way to say negatory, nope, or not doing it—the downwards button emoji has your back. It can also be used for direction if you like to use your emojis literally.

Want to slow it down a track or speed of a video? Hit the fast down button. The Fast down button allows you to slow down the audio speed at 2 or 3 times speed than normal. Use this emoji when you want to slow something down for a creepy effect.

The pause button emoji shows a white pause symbol overlaid on a box, which varies in color depending on the platform you’re on. Use this emoji when you need a quick time out or “pause!”

The stop button emoji looks similar to the pause button emoji, but implies that you will not be returning to the conversation (or the video). You can use it to tell someone to cut it out when they’re bothering you.

The record button emoji is a white circle symbol on top of a square button. It means that you’re about to start recording, so whomever you’re chatting with should watch their mouth!

The eject button emoji shows a white rectangle with a white solid triangle on top of it, indicating the ejection process common with electronics. You may see it when removing a disc, USB, or an old school VHS.

The cinema emoji is a white symbol that looks like the movie camera emoji, but in silhouette. This emoji can be used when talking about film and other high art.

Is your screen too bright? That’s where the Dim Button emoji comes in handy. The dim button is the opposite of the brighten button. Use this emoji when the light is too bright and it needs to be lowered.

Do you need a little more light in your life? Just turn up the brightness with this sunny bright button emoji!

The antenna bars are all about technology. They can represent cell service, a WiFi connection, or a phone plan.

The vibration mode emoji is a square icon emoji that shows a cellphone with active lines next to it to show vibration. Use it when you’re switching to vibrate during work or a movie.

The mobile phone off emoji is a square icon that shows a cellphone with the word “OFF” on it. Use it when you’re alerting a friend that you’re about to shut off your phone.

Power to the V! The female sign represents the symbol of a woman. Use this sign when talking about anything that revolves around women.

Is it a man’s world? The male sign emoji shows the symbol of a man. Use this sign when talking about anything that has to do with men.

What do you identify as? The transgender symbol is used to describe someone in the LGBTQ community who was born as one gender but identifies with another gender. Use this symbol when referring to someone who is transgender, and LGBTQ pride.

This might look like just a big black X, but it’s the symbol for multiplication. The multiply emoji has hidden meanings. It can imply that you want more of something—or none of it at all.

The Plus emoji features a simple “plus sign” symbol in a dark, neutral color.

The minus emoji is a small black dash mark used to show the mathematical action of subtraction.

You guys are so divided on this issue. Just work out the math problem, numbers don’t lie. The divide emoji is the mathematical symbol of division. Use this emoji to calculate your discount, or to talk about a divisive situation or conflict.

The infinity emoji is a mathematical symbol for infinite possibilities. It is an endless loop resembling an 8 sideways. Use it when referring to something that will go on forever.

The double exclamation mark emoji is two bold, red exclamation points side by side. Use this to really emphasize a point or provide a mega punctation for a hugely impactful sentence.

The exclamation question mark emoji shows one big red exclamation point next to a big red question mark. Also called an “interrobang,” this emoji can be used when expressing confusion at a situation, especially an extreme situation.

There’s no such thing as a stupid question, so ask as many as you want with this emoji. The question mark emoji adds emphasis to your inquiry. This emoji can be used to express curiosity, confusion, or interest.

The white question mark emoji is a bold white question punctuation and can be used in situations of confusion or interrogation.

Emphasis on the excitement. The white exclamation mark is a symbol used to call attention to something and to show that you are surprised or thrilled about something. Use this emoji when you want to exaggerate your emotions in your messages.

The exclamation mark emoji has different settings—such fun! You can exclaim something gently in white or harshly in red.

The wavy dash is just like a regular dash or emdash, but is wiggly and wavy. Use this wavy dash when you’re feeling a little more funky than normal.

The currency exchange emoji shows a number of different currency signs and refers to a place where you can exchange one type of currency for another.

Talking about cash? Use the heavy dollar sign emoji to communicate your need, desire, or acquisition of money!

The medical symbol emoji varies in color across platforms, but shows the snake wrapped around a staff. This emoji can be used to show that you need to go to the hospital, or are having a medical issue.

The recycling emoji shows three green arrows in a cyclical motion. They symbolize reducing, reusing, and recycling. This emoji is perfect for anyone who is eco-friendly and concerned about the earth!

The fleur-de-lis emoji is a gold fleur-de-lis emblem, often seen on French import items and items related to Louisiana culture. Headed to New Orleans? Watching the New Orleans Saints game? Send out this beautiful fleur-de-lis.

The trident emblem shows a golden three-pronged spear or stake often associated with Poseidon, god of the sea.

This name badge emoji may be mistaken for the flame emoji at first glance but is actually a symbol for a name tag. Use it when you’re asking for a reminder of someone’s name, rather than admitting you don’t remember.