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Trackball — Google Noto

🖲️ trackball emoji

The trackball emoji 🖲️ depicts a computer input device with a movable ball used for cursor control. It is used in contexts related to computers, pointing devices, and desktop technology. The emoji can also represent trackball hardware in technical discussions.

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Category
Objects
Unicode version
7.0
Release year
2014
Unicode sequence
U+1F5B2 U+FE0F
Emoji version
0.7
Artwork
10 available designs
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What does 🖲️ mean?

A trackball, depicted as a silver or gray ball on a black or gray base, often with buttons on either side. The trackball is a pointing device used for computer navigation, similar to a mouse but with a stationary ball that the user rotates to move the cursor. Officially designated as a symbol of computer hardware and technology.

Common uses

  • Referring to a trackball device: 'I prefer using a 🖲️ over a traditional mouse.'
  • Indicating computer navigation: 'With a 🖲️, you can precisely control the cursor.'
  • Describing a retro or specific type of computer setup: 'My old workstation had a 🖲️ for input.'

In a message

For graphic design, a 🖲️ offers more control than a touchpad.
The manual instructs users to connect the 🖲️ to the USB port.
Remember the days when every office had a 🖲️ on the desk?

Variations

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Platform designs

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Frequently asked questions

What does 🖲️ mean?

A trackball, depicted as a silver or gray ball on a black or gray base, often with buttons on either side. The trackball is a pointing device used for computer navigation, similar to a mouse but with a stationary ball that the user rotates to move the cursor. Officially designated as a symbol of computer hardware and technology.

How do I copy Trackball?

Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.

How do I download Trackball?

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Does Trackball support skin tones?

This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.