The Heroicons chevron down icon depicts a downward-pointing arrow, commonly used to indicate collapsing content, selecting from a dropdown menu, or indicating a scrollable area.
Common uses
- Dropdown menu indicator
- Collapsible section toggle
- Scroll indicator
Use it in React
Install
npm i @heroicons/reactImport & render
import { ChevronDownIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline';
<ChevronDownIcon className="size-6" />Styles
Heroicons ships this icon in 4 styles — each its own import:
24/outline
<ChevronDownIcon className="size-6" />24/solid
<ChevronDownIcon className="size-6" />20/solid
<ChevronDownIcon className="size-6" />16/solid
<ChevronDownIcon className="size-6" />Details
- Library
- Heroicons (324 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 24 24- Keywords
- chevrondownarrow downdropdown arrowcollapse icondown arrow
FAQ
- What is the chevron down icon used for?
- It's used to signify actions like opening a dropdown, collapsing content, or indicating direction downwards.
- How do I use the chevron down icon in React?
- Import it using `import { ChevronDownIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'` and then use it as a component: `<ChevronDownIcon className="h-5 w-5" />`.
- What is the license for Heroicons?
- Heroicons are released under the MIT license, allowing for free use in commercial and non-commercial projects.
Related icons
The same idea in other libraries, and near matches in Heroicons.