The Phosphor caret down icon depicts a downward-pointing triangle, commonly used to indicate a collapsed state, a dropdown menu, or a direction downwards in user interfaces.
Common uses
- Dropdown menu trigger
- Expand/collapse section indicator
- Scroll to bottom button
Use it in React
Install
npm i @phosphor-icons/reactImport & render
import { CaretDown } from '@phosphor-icons/react';
<CaretDown size={24} />Styles
Phosphor ships this icon in 6 styles — each its own import:
regular
<CaretDown size={24} />thin
<CaretDown size={24} weight="thin" />light
<CaretDown size={24} weight="light" />bold
<CaretDown size={24} weight="bold" />fill
<CaretDown size={24} weight="fill" />duotone
<CaretDown size={24} weight="duotone" />Details
- Library
- Phosphor (1,512 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 256 256- Category
- arrows
- Keywords
- chevrondirectionalpointerpointingarrowheadtrianglearrowscaretdownchevron downarrow downdropdown arrowtriangle down
FAQ
- What is the caret down icon used for?
- It visually signifies a downward direction, often used for dropdowns, expandable sections, or indicating a collapsed state.
- How do I use the caret down icon in React?
- You can import and use it like this: import { CaretDown } from '@phosphor-icons/react'; <CaretDown />
- What is the license for Phosphor icons?
- Phosphor icons are distributed under the MIT license, allowing for free use in both personal and commercial projects.
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