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backspace icon

Phosphor · backspace · MIT

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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/react
Import & 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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