🔃 emoji 🔃
The 🔃 emoji shows two vertical arrows moving clockwise in a loop. Find out what it means and how to use it for refresh, repeat and circular ideas.
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What the 🔃 emoji means
The 🔃 emoji is officially named “clockwise vertical arrows”. It shows two vertical arrows arranged in a circle with a clockwise motion. In everyday use, it stands for refreshing, reloading, repeating, or cycling. When you send 🔃, you might be asking someone to send something again, or saying that a process is going round and round. For a broader look at all arrows, see arrow emoji.
- Refresh or reload a page or app
- Repeat a song, video or message
- Describe a cycle or loop that keeps repeating
- Show that something is going in circles
How people use 🔃
You’ll see 🔃 in messages where someone wants a repeat: “Can you 🔃 that file?” or “Let’s 🔃 the playlist.” It also appears in captions for things that never change, like a daily commute or a habit loop. On social media, it can signal that a post or video is being shared again. The exact look of 🔃 can differ between devices, but the idea of a clockwise loop stays the same.
In group chats, 🔃 can mean “send that again” or “repost”. It’s also used with the word “refresh” when someone wants a page reloaded. On streaming platforms, 🔃 often appears as a repeat or refresh button, and people use it in chat to request a replay or restart. In work contexts, it can stand for an iteration or a feedback loop.
Compare clockwise vertical arrows with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| clockwise vertical arrowsU+1F503 | Two vertical arrows in a clockwise loop; suggests refresh, repeat or cycle | |
| up-down arrowU+2195 U+FE0F | A single vertical line with arrowheads at both ends; shows up and down direction, no rotation | |
| left-right arrowU+2194 U+FE0F | A single horizontal line with arrowheads at both ends; shows left and right direction | |
| right arrow curving leftU+21A9 U+FE0F | A single arrow bending back to the left; often used for “reply” or “undo” | |
| left arrow curving rightU+21AA U+FE0F | A single arrow bending back to the right; often used for “forward” or “share” |
🔃 compared with other arrow emoji
The 🔃 emoji is distinct from straight arrows like ⬆️ up arrow or ↔️ left-right arrow. Those show a single direction or axis, while 🔃 suggests a full circle. The ↩️ and ↪️ emoji show a single arrow curving back, but they do not imply the same looping motion as 🔃.
Another important difference is that 🔃 has two arrows, not one, which emphasises mutual exchange or continuous cycling. Unlike the 🔄 emoji, which shows arrows in the opposite direction, 🔃 rotates clockwise, and the two are sometimes confused. The up-down arrow ↕️ only shows vertical movement, not rotation. In practice, 🔃 is often used as a refresh symbol, similar to a circular arrows icon. If you need to be specific about direction, choose the one that matches the rotation you mean. For more arrows, see the arrow emoji page.
How to type or copy 🔃
On a phone, open the emoji keyboard and browse the symbols or arrows categories. Most keyboards also let you search by name, so typing “clockwise” can bring it up quickly. On a computer, use the system emoji picker: on Windows, press Win + . or Win + ; and search for “clockwise”; on macOS, press Control + Command + Space and type “clockwise vertical arrows”. For a full list of shortcuts, see emoji keyboard shortcuts.
Questions people ask
What does the 🔃 emoji mean?
The 🔃 emoji shows clockwise vertical arrows and is commonly used to mean refresh, reload, repeat, or loop. It can also indicate a circular process or that something is going round and round, similar to a refresh icon but with vertical arrows.
When should I use the 🔃 emoji?
Use 🔃 when you want someone to refresh a page, repeat what they said, or when describing something that repeats endlessly, like a routine, a cycle, or an iterative process. It works in both casual and professional messages.
Is the 🔃 emoji the same as the ↕️ up-down arrow?
No, ↕️ shows a straight vertical up-down direction, while 🔃 shows two vertical arrows moving in a clockwise circle, suggesting rotation or repetition. The visual difference is clear: one is a single arrow, the other is a pair in a loop.
How do I copy the 🔃 emoji?
Copy the 🔃 character from this page, or open your device’s emoji keyboard and look under symbols or arrows. You can also search for “clockwise” in the keyboard’s search field if available.
What is the difference between 🔃 and 🔄?
Both show circular arrows, but 🔃 rotates clockwise and 🔄 rotates counterclockwise. Choose 🔃 when you want to specify the clockwise direction; otherwise, both are often used for refresh or repeat.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
