The Phosphor caret left icon depicts a left-pointing triangle, commonly used to indicate navigation backward, collapse a section, or signify a previous step.
Common uses
- Back button in navigation
- Collapse/expand sidebar
- Previous item in a carousel
Use it in React
Install
npm i @phosphor-icons/reactImport & render
import { CaretLeft } from '@phosphor-icons/react';
<CaretLeft size={24} />Styles
Phosphor ships this icon in 6 styles — each its own import:
regular
<CaretLeft size={24} />thin
<CaretLeft size={24} weight="thin" />light
<CaretLeft size={24} weight="light" />bold
<CaretLeft size={24} weight="bold" />fill
<CaretLeft size={24} weight="fill" />duotone
<CaretLeft size={24} weight="duotone" />Details
- Library
- Phosphor (1,512 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 256 256- Category
- arrows
- Keywords
- chevrondirectionalpointerpointingarrowheadtrianglearrowscaretleftchevron leftarrow leftprevious arrow
FAQ
- What is the caret left icon used for?
- It's typically used for backward navigation, collapsing elements, or indicating a previous state in a user interface.
- How do I use the caret left icon in React?
- Import it as `CaretLeft` from '@phosphor-icons/react' and use it as a component: `<CaretLeft />`.
- What is the license for Phosphor icons?
- Phosphor icons are distributed under the MIT license, which allows for free use in both personal and commercial projects.
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