The Phosphor gear icon depicts a mechanical gear, commonly used in UI to represent settings, preferences, or system configurations.
Common uses
- Accessing application settings
- Opening a preferences modal
- Indicating a system status or configuration option
Use it in React
Install
npm i @phosphor-icons/reactImport & render
import { Gear } from '@phosphor-icons/react';
<Gear size={24} />Styles
Phosphor ships this icon in 6 styles — each its own import:
regular
<Gear size={24} />thin
<Gear size={24} weight="thin" />light
<Gear size={24} weight="light" />bold
<Gear size={24} weight="bold" />fill
<Gear size={24} weight="fill" />duotone
<Gear size={24} weight="duotone" />Details
- Library
- Phosphor (1,512 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 256 256- Category
- system
- Keywords
- 8settingssetuppreferencescogsgearsmachinerymechanicalsystemgearcog
FAQ
- What is the gear icon typically used for?
- It's a universal symbol for accessing settings, preferences, or configuration menus within an application.
- How do I use the gear icon in React?
- Import it from the library and use it as a component: import { Gear } from '@phosphor-icons/react'; <Gear />
- 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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