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pause icon

Heroicons · pause · MIT

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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/react
Import & 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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