The Heroicons pause circle icon depicts a circle with two vertical lines inside, commonly used to indicate pausing media playback or a process.
Common uses
- Pause audio/video player
- Temporarily halt a background task
- Suspend an animation or timer
Use it in React
Install
npm i @heroicons/reactImport & render
import { PauseCircleIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline';
<PauseCircleIcon className="size-6" />Styles
Heroicons ships this icon in 4 styles — each its own import:
24/outline
<PauseCircleIcon className="size-6" />24/solid
<PauseCircleIcon className="size-6" />20/solid
<PauseCircleIcon className="size-6" />16/solid
<PauseCircleIcon className="size-6" />Details
- Library
- Heroicons (324 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 24 24- Keywords
- pausecirclestop buttonhold iconsuspend iconmedia controls
FAQ
- What is the pause circle icon used for?
- It visually represents the action of pausing or temporarily stopping something, like media playback or a process.
- How do I use the pause circle icon in React?
- Import it from Heroicons like this: import { PauseCircleIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'. Then use it as a component: <PauseCircleIcon className="h-6 w-6" />.
- What is the license for Heroicons?
- Heroicons are provided under the MIT license, allowing for free use in commercial and non-commercial projects.
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