Nearly everyone has seen the universal symbol for power — turning on and off — but not everyone knows why that symbol was chosen. By Laura Pippig and Joel Lee. Jan 28, 2025 11:08 am PST.

Additionally, it was important to create a proper symbol instead of labeling things in English with "on" and "off." The symbol was redefined to indicate power in December 2004 by the Institute of ...

WE’VE all used a TV remote control but many don’t realise what the on/off switch actually means. The big button at the top doesn’t actually switch off your telly. It actually just… ...