{"id":4724,"date":"2024-10-31T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T16:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/?p=4724"},"modified":"2025-11-16T13:21:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T21:21:24","slug":"twitter-symbols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-symbols\/","title":{"rendered":"Twitter Symbols: Become Familiar With These Common Icons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Twitter, aka X, never takes the time to explain the various icons or symbols on its platform. The platform assumes you\u2019re familiar with its interface, even if you create a new account. Some Twitter symbols are unique to this social media network. In fact, they may have a different meaning on other platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article describes the various symbols you\u2019ll see using this social channel. Keep reading to familiarize yourself with all the Twitter icons!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1-20.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of Twitter\u2019s old blue bird logo with other icons in 3D.\" class=\"wp-image-4725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1-20.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1-20-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f031fd6ee7d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f031fd6ee7d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-symbols\/#Mobile_App_Symbols_in_the_Twitter_Timeline_Deciphered\" >Mobile App Symbols in the Twitter Timeline: Deciphered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-symbols\/#A_List_of_Tweet_or_Post_Composer_Symbols\" >A List of Tweet or Post Composer Symbols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-symbols\/#Symbols_In_a_Tweet_Card_Explained\" >Symbols In a Tweet Card Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-symbols\/#Additional_Twitter_Symbols_You_Must_Know\" >Additional Twitter Symbols You Must Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-symbols\/#FAQ_on_Twitter_Icons_and_Symbols\" >FAQ on Twitter Icons and Symbols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-symbols\/#Get_the_Multiple_Delete_Tweets_Symbol_With_TweetDelete\" >Get the Multiple Delete Tweets Symbol With TweetDelete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_App_Symbols_in_the_Twitter_Timeline_Deciphered\"><\/span>Mobile App Symbols in the Twitter Timeline: Deciphered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you sign in to your X account, the social media platform takes you to your timeline or feed. The <strong>For You<\/strong> timeline uses X\u2019s algorithm to show posts based on your interests. It also contains tweets from people you follow. The <strong>Following<\/strong> timeline only displays posts from accounts you follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see the following symbols in your timeline or feed in the bottom navigation bar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Home<\/strong>: The <strong>Home<\/strong> button, which resembles a house, will always take you back to the default page, i.e., your timeline.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore<\/strong>: The <strong>Explore<\/strong> button shows the Twitter trends page, where you can see what\u2019s happening on the platform. It resembles a magnifying glass and doubles as a search button on the mobile app.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grok<\/strong>: The square with a forward slash inside it opens <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/12\/08\/xs-ai-chatbot-grok-now-rolled-out-to-all-u-s-premium-subscribers-english-language-users-are-next\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grok AI<\/a>, the network\u2019s AI-powered chatbot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communities<\/strong>: The <strong>Communities<\/strong> button resembles the outline of two people standing next to each other. Tap it to see the various communities on the platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notifications<\/strong>: The <strong>Notifications<\/strong> button has a bell icon. Tap this button to see updates about new followers, users engaging with your posts, and updates from people you follow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-dms-a-ticket-to-having-private-conversations\/\">Direct Messages (DM)<\/a>: The <strong>DM<\/strong> button takes you to the messages tab, where you can start or continue conversations with other users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The profile picture on the top left of your screen is also a button. Tap it to view the quick navigation panel on the mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-4.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of the Twitter app\u2019s interface with the bottom navigation bar.\" class=\"wp-image-4726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-4.png 630w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_List_of_Tweet_or_Post_Composer_Symbols\"><\/span>A List of Tweet or Post Composer Symbols<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tweet composer is where you write your post and upload multimedia files. The tweet or post composer has the following symbols:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Media<\/strong>: The <strong>Media<\/strong> button\u2019s icon outlines a mountain range and the sun. Use this button to upload your device\u2019s images, GIFs, and videos to the tweet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GIF<\/strong>: The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GIF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GIF<\/a> button has a square box with the text GIF within this shape. When you left-click this button, it shows the <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-gifs-tab\/\">GIFs tab<\/a>. Here, you\u2019ll find loads of popular animated images.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poll<\/strong>: You can start a poll by left-clicking the <strong>Poll<\/strong> button in the tweet composer. This feature is great for asking questions and engaging with your followers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emoji<\/strong>: The emoji button is a smiley face that shows a <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-emoji\/\">list of emojis<\/a> you can use in your post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule<\/strong>: The <strong>Schedule<\/strong> button is a calendar with a clock. Use this utility to publish your tweets at a later date and time. This feature lets you post even when you\u2019re inactive on the platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: The <strong>Location<\/strong> button will display where you\u2019re publishing the tweet. For instance, if traveling, use this feature to let your followers know where you are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bold<\/strong>: The <strong>Bold<\/strong> button uses <strong>B<\/strong> as its icon and lets you emphasize a word or a phrase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Italics<\/strong>: The <strong>Italics<\/strong> button, with the <strong><em>I<\/em><\/strong> as its icon, is handy for getting people to focus on specific terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Character counter:<\/strong> When you start typing, a small circle appears at the bottom right corner. It fills up and displays a number when you can only add 20 more characters to your post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add<\/strong>: The <strong>Add<\/strong> button with a plus symbol starts a Twitter thread. You can link multiple tweets together and publish up to 25 posts simultaneously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-8.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of the tweet composer box on Twitter.\" class=\"wp-image-4727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-8.png 630w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-8-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symbols_In_a_Tweet_Card_Explained\"><\/span>Symbols In a Tweet Card Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every tweet in your timeline has a card with the following symbols:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reply<\/strong>: The button with a chat bubble is the Reply button. Left-click this button to post a reply to the original tweet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Like<\/strong>: The <strong>Like<\/strong> button with a heart shows how many users liked a post. It lets the author know you enjoyed going through the tweet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repost<\/strong>: The <strong>Repost<\/strong> button is two arrows following each other in a square. Tap it and select <strong>Repost<\/strong> to share the tweet immediately. Pick <strong>Quote<\/strong> to include your opinions or add something else to the original post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>View<\/strong>: The <strong>View<\/strong> button with the graph icon shows how many times users viewed your post. It indicates the popularity of your post on this platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bookmark<\/strong>: The button with a ribbon icon is Bookmark, which lets you save the post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share<\/strong>: The <strong>Share<\/strong> button is the horizontal square bracket with an upward arrow. Use it to get the tweet\u2019s link, send the post as a DM, or share the URL to another app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More<\/strong>: The three-dot button shows the tweet\u2019s dropdown menu. Here, you can report the tweet, follow or unfollow the author, see post engagements, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-6.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of a tweet from the Premier League\u2019s official Twitter account.\" class=\"wp-image-4728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-6.png 630w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-6-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Twitter_Symbols_You_Must_Know\"><\/span>Additional Twitter Symbols You Must Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of additional symbols you\u2019ll see on X and outside the platform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verified account<\/strong>: The Verified Account symbol is the blue checkmark beside a user\u2019s display name. It lets people know you passed the platform\u2019s verification criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protected posts<\/strong>: The padlock beside a person\u2019s display name indicates they have a private profile. To view their posts, you need to send a follow-up request and get it accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voice tweet<\/strong>: If you\u2019re using the Twitter for iOS app, you\u2019ll see an audio note icon in the tweet composer. This button lets you record and publish a voice tweet from your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spaces<\/strong>: Tap the floating action button on the app, and you\u2019ll see a symbol with a microphone and a plus symbol. This creates X or <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-spaces-podcast-like-discussions-to-boost-engagement\/\">Twitter Spaces<\/a>, a live audio-only session on the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_on_Twitter_Icons_and_Symbols\"><\/span>FAQ on Twitter Icons and Symbols<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following section contains answers to questions people have about X icons and symbols:<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1729565301124\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What does the gold check mark mean on Twitter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The gold checkmark on Twitter indicates the profile belongs to a brand from the Verified Organizations program. It lets you know the account is genuine. This symbol differs from the X Premium subscription service, which has a blue tick.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1729565312910\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is there a gray checkmark on Twitter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, there is a gray checkmark on Twitter. This indicates that the profile belongs to a government official. The new Twitter leadership introduced multiple checkmarks to make it easier to differentiate independent, brand, and government accounts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1729565327206\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What Is the Twitter Stock Symbol?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Twitter stock symbol is TWTR on the New York Stock Exchange. It was a public company until Elon Musk bought the company. You\u2019ll no longer see the Twitter symbol stock, as it is a private company.<\/p>\n<p>However, the stock ticker symbol Twitter may return if Elon Musk takes the company public again.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_the_Multiple_Delete_Tweets_Symbol_With_TweetDelete\"><\/span>Get the Multiple Delete Tweets Symbol With TweetDelete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend some time on Twitter to understand its user interface. Check out different sections of the website to familiarize yourself with the social media platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Delete<\/strong> button on Twitter is a trash can. When you use this feature, it only lets you remove a single post. If you need to remove multiple tweets, you must interact with the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button several times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, TweetDelete makes it a breeze to delete any number of tweets. The custom filter will find any post on your profile page. It can filter tweets by date ranges, hashtags, keywords, and types of tweets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mass-<a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/\">delete tweets<\/a> utility doesn\u2019t have any limitations to how many tweets you can delete. With the auto-delete tweets task, you can automate the post-removal process for a hands-free experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/unlike-tweets\/\">unlike tweets utility<\/a>, you can remove the Twitter symbols for your likes from other peoples\u2019 tweets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/\">Use TweetDelete today<\/a> to reduce your digital footprint and protect your online privacy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twitter, aka X, never takes the time to explain the various icons or symbols on its platform. The platform assumes you\u2019re familiar with its interface, even if you create a new account. Some Twitter symbols are unique to this social media network. In fact, they may have a different meaning on other platforms. 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