The Heroicons cog icon depicts a gear or wheel, commonly used to represent settings, configuration, or preferences in a user interface.
Common uses
- Accessing application settings
- Opening a configuration modal
- Navigating to a user profile page
Use it in React
Install
npm i @heroicons/reactImport & render
import { CogIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline';
<CogIcon className="size-6" />Styles
Heroicons ships this icon in 4 styles — each its own import:
24/outline
<CogIcon className="size-6" />24/solid
<CogIcon className="size-6" />20/solid
<CogIcon className="size-6" />16/solid
<CogIcon className="size-6" />Details
- Library
- Heroicons (324 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 24 24- Keywords
- coggearsettingspreferencesoptions
FAQ
- What is the cog icon used for?
- It typically signifies settings, configuration, or administrative options within an application.
- How do I use the cog icon in React?
- You can import it using `import { CogIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'` and then use it as a React component.
- What is the license for the Heroicons cog icon?
- The Heroicons cog icon is available under the MIT license.
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