The Heroicons x circle icon depicts a close or cancel action within a circular boundary, commonly used to dismiss modals, close alerts, or clear input fields.
Common uses
- Close modal window
- Dismiss notification banner
- Clear search input
Use it in React
Install
npm i @heroicons/reactImport & render
import { XCircleIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline';
<XCircleIcon className="size-6" />Styles
Heroicons ships this icon in 4 styles — each its own import:
24/outline
<XCircleIcon className="size-6" />24/solid
<XCircleIcon className="size-6" />20/solid
<XCircleIcon className="size-6" />16/solid
<XCircleIcon className="size-6" />Details
- Library
- Heroicons (324 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 24 24- Keywords
- xcircleclose circlecancel circledismisserror
FAQ
- What is the x circle icon used for?
- It's typically used for actions like closing, canceling, or dismissing elements in a user interface.
- How do I use the x circle icon in React?
- Import it using: import { XCircleIcon } from '@heroicons/react/24/outline'
- What is the license for Heroicons?
- Heroicons are released under the MIT license, allowing for free commercial and non-commercial use.
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