The Heroicons magnifying glass icon visually represents search functionality, commonly used in user interfaces to indicate a search bar or initiate a search action.
Common uses
- Search input field
- Global search button
- Advanced search filter
Use it in React
Install
npm i @heroicons/reactImport & render
import { MagnifyingGlassIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline';
<MagnifyingGlassIcon className="size-6" />Styles
Heroicons ships this icon in 4 styles — each its own import:
24/outline
<MagnifyingGlassIcon className="size-6" />24/solid
<MagnifyingGlassIcon className="size-6" />20/solid
<MagnifyingGlassIcon className="size-6" />16/solid
<MagnifyingGlassIcon className="size-6" />Details
- Library
- Heroicons (324 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 24 24- Keywords
- magnifyingglasssearchfindlookupmagnifier
FAQ
- What is the magnifying glass icon used for?
- It's a universal symbol for search. Use it to denote search functionality, like a search bar or a button to trigger a search.
- How do I use the magnifying glass icon in React?
- Import it from the Heroicons library like this: `import { MagnifyingGlassIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'`. Then use it as a React component: `<MagnifyingGlassIcon className="h-6 w-6" />`.
- What is the license for Heroicons?
- Heroicons are distributed under the MIT license, allowing for free use in both personal and commercial projects.
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