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pause icon

Phosphor · pause · MIT

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The Phosphor pause icon depicts two vertical parallel lines, commonly used in user interfaces to temporarily halt media playback or an ongoing process.

Common uses

  • Stop audio or video playback
  • Temporarily suspend a timer or animation
  • Indicate a paused state in a media player

Use it in React

Install
npm i @phosphor-icons/react
Import & render
import { Pause } from '@phosphor-icons/react';

<Pause size={24} />

Styles

Phosphor ships this icon in 6 styles — each its own import:

regular
<Pause size={24} />
thin
<Pause size={24} weight="thin" />
light
<Pause size={24} weight="light" />
bold
<Pause size={24} weight="bold" />
fill
<Pause size={24} weight="fill" />
duotone
<Pause size={24} weight="duotone" />

Details

Library
Phosphor (1,512 icons)
License
MIT
viewBox
0 0 256 256
Category
media
Keywords
musicaudioresumestartstopmediasystempauseholdsuspendbreak

FAQ

What is the purpose of the pause icon?
It signifies a temporary stop or suspension of an action, most commonly media playback like music or video.
How do I use the pause icon in React?
Import it from the library and use it as a component: import { Pause } from '@phosphor-icons/react'; <Pause />
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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