The Phosphor backspace icon depicts the action of deleting the character immediately preceding the cursor, commonly used in text input fields.
Common uses
- Text input field delete button
- Undo last character action
- Virtual keyboard delete key
Use it in React
Install
npm i @phosphor-icons/reactImport & render
import { Backspace } from '@phosphor-icons/react';
<Backspace size={24} />Styles
Phosphor ships this icon in 6 styles — each its own import:
regular
<Backspace size={24} />thin
<Backspace size={24} weight="thin" />light
<Backspace size={24} weight="light" />bold
<Backspace size={24} weight="bold" />fill
<Backspace size={24} weight="fill" />duotone
<Backspace size={24} weight="duotone" />Details
- Library
- Phosphor (1,512 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 256 256- Category
- system
- Keywords
- keyboardremovedeletesystembackspaceeraseremove characterundo character
FAQ
- What is the backspace icon used for?
- It visually represents the backspace key on a keyboard, indicating the deletion of the character before the cursor.
- How do I use the backspace icon in React?
- Import it from the library and use it as a component: import { Backspace } from '@phosphor-icons/react'.
- What is the license for Phosphor icons?
- Phosphor icons are distributed under the MIT license, allowing for free use.
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