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arrow left icon

Heroicons · arrow-left · MIT

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The Heroicons arrow left icon depicts a leftward-pointing arrow, commonly used for navigation actions like going back or returning to a previous state.

Common uses

  • Back button
  • Previous item navigation
  • Collapse/hide sidebar

Use it in React

Install
npm i @heroicons/react
Import & render
import { ArrowLeftIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline';

<ArrowLeftIcon className="size-6" />

Styles

Heroicons ships this icon in 4 styles — each its own import:

24/outline
<ArrowLeftIcon className="size-6" />
24/solid
<ArrowLeftIcon className="size-6" />
20/solid
<ArrowLeftIcon className="size-6" />
16/solid
<ArrowLeftIcon className="size-6" />

Details

Library
Heroicons (324 icons)
License
MIT
viewBox
0 0 24 24
Keywords
arrowleftback arrowprevious arrowchevron leftreturn icon

FAQ

What is the arrow left icon used for?
It's typically used to indicate moving backward, returning to a previous screen, or navigating to a prior item in a sequence.
How do I use the arrow left icon in React?
You can import and use it like this: import { ArrowLeftIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'.
What is the license for Heroicons?
Heroicons are released under the MIT license, allowing for free use in both open-source and commercial projects.

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