The Heroicons pause icon visually represents the action of temporarily stopping or halting a process, commonly used in media players or workflow controls.
Common uses
- Audio/video playback control
- Workflow or task interruption
- Game state management
Use it in React
Install
npm i @heroicons/reactImport & render
import { PauseIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline';
<PauseIcon className="size-6" />Styles
Heroicons ships this icon in 4 styles — each its own import:
24/outline
<PauseIcon className="size-6" />24/solid
<PauseIcon className="size-6" />20/solid
<PauseIcon className="size-6" />16/solid
<PauseIcon className="size-6" />Details
- Library
- Heroicons (324 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 24 24- Keywords
- pausestopholdsuspendhalt
FAQ
- What does the pause icon signify?
- It signifies a temporary halt or suspension of an ongoing action or process.
- How do I use the pause icon in React?
- You can import and use it in React with: import { PauseIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'
- What is the license for this icon?
- The Heroicons pause icon is available under the MIT license.
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