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book open icon

Heroicons · book-open · MIT

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The Heroicons book open icon depicts an open book, commonly used to represent reading, learning, documentation, or educational content.

Common uses

  • Link to documentation or help section
  • Button to read an article or blog post
  • Indicator for educational resources

Use it in React

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

<BookOpenIcon className="size-6" />

Styles

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

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

Details

Library
Heroicons (324 icons)
License
MIT
viewBox
0 0 24 24
Keywords
bookopenreading icondocumentation iconmanual iconguide icon

FAQ

What is the book open icon used for?
It's typically used to signify reading, learning, documentation, or educational content within a user interface.
How do I use the book open icon in React?
Import it from Heroicons and use it like this: import { BookOpenIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'.
What is the license for this icon?
The Heroicons library, including the book open icon, is available under the MIT license.

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