Record Button ⏺
Copy & Meaning

A record button — the red circle that initiates recording of video or audio, representing the capturing of moments for future reference or preservation. The red record button has been a universal signal of active capture since early tape recorders. 'Press record' means capture this moment.

'We're recording' changes behavior — people become more careful, performative, or accurate when they know something is being recorded. The record button also signals live streaming ('going live'). Used for recording and capture discussions, live streaming announcements, the behavior change that recording creates, documentation contexts, and any expression of capturing something for permanent preservation.