The Heroicons inbox icon visually represents a container for incoming mail or messages, commonly used in user interfaces to denote the location of new or unread communications.
Common uses
- Navigation to the main message list
- Indicating new message count
- Section header for received items
Use it in React
Install
npm i @heroicons/reactImport & render
import { InboxIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline';
<InboxIcon className="size-6" />Styles
Heroicons ships this icon in 4 styles — each its own import:
24/outline
<InboxIcon className="size-6" />24/solid
<InboxIcon className="size-6" />20/solid
<InboxIcon className="size-6" />16/solid
<InboxIcon className="size-6" />Details
- Library
- Heroicons (324 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 24 24- Keywords
- inboxmailmessagesenvelopenotifications
FAQ
- What does the inbox icon represent?
- It symbolizes a place where incoming items, like emails or messages, are stored. It's typically used to navigate to or represent a list of received communications.
- How do I use the inbox icon in React?
- You can import it from the Heroicons library like this: `import { InboxIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'`. Then, you can render it as a React component: `<InboxIcon className="h-6 w-6" />`.
- What is the license for Heroicons?
- Heroicons are provided under the MIT license, allowing for free use in both personal and commercial projects.
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