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chevron left icon

Heroicons · chevron-left · MIT

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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/react
Import & 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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