The Heroicons chevron left icon depicts a left-pointing arrow formed by two angled lines, commonly used to indicate navigation backward, previous actions, or collapsing elements.
Common uses
- Back button in navigation
- Previous item/page indicator
- Collapse/expand sidebar
Use it in React
Install
npm i @heroicons/reactImport & render
import { ChevronLeftIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline';
<ChevronLeftIcon className="size-6" />Styles
Heroicons ships this icon in 4 styles — each its own import:
24/outline
<ChevronLeftIcon className="size-6" />24/solid
<ChevronLeftIcon className="size-6" />20/solid
<ChevronLeftIcon className="size-6" />16/solid
<ChevronLeftIcon className="size-6" />Details
- Library
- Heroicons (324 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 24 24- Keywords
- chevronleftback arrowprevious arrowangle bracket left
FAQ
- What is the chevron left icon used for?
- It's typically used for navigation, indicating a move to the previous item, page, or a backward direction.
- How do I use the chevron left icon in React?
- Import it using `import { ChevronLeftIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'` and then render the component.
- What is the license for Heroicons?
- Heroicons are released under the MIT license, allowing for free use in commercial and non-commercial projects.
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