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Fast Down Button
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Definitions
1
Technology · Navigation
uncommon
A double downward-pointing arrow indicating fast downward movement, often used to represent downloading content or scrolling quickly to the bottom of a page.
Primarily used in digital contexts for downloading files or indicating downward navigation.
Check out this new song ⏬️ available now!
Social media post about downloadable content
In digital culture, represents efficiency and speed in accessing content positioned lower in a hierarchy.
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Technology · Controls
rare
Represents a fast-forward down button on media players or remote controls, indicating quick navigation to the end of content.
Used in discussions about media controls or when referencing skipping to the end.
When the intro gets too long, I just hit ⏬️ and skip to the good part.
Comment about video content
Less common than other media control emojis like play or pause buttons.
Cultural Context
The fast down button emoji reflects digital interface design conventions, representing an action rather than an object or emotion.
Unlike emotionally expressive emojis, this symbol serves a primarily functional purpose in digital communication.
Regional Variations
United States
More commonly used in tech contexts and software documentation than in casual conversation.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used functionally to indicate downloads or navigation in digital spaces.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except in specific tech contexts; not part of typical social communication.
Older: Rarely used, as it's not among the more intuitive or essential emojis.
Millennials: Occasionally used when discussing downloads or tech instructions.
Common Combinations
⏬️📱
Downloading an app or content to mobile device
Common in tech discussions about mobile downloads
⏬️🎵
Downloading music
Used when sharing music files or links to downloadable tracks