The Phosphor play pause icon depicts a triangle pointing right next to two vertical lines, commonly used to represent the ability to start or stop media playback.
Common uses
- Media player controls
- Audio recording start/stop
- Video playback toggle
Use it in React
Install
npm i @phosphor-icons/reactImport & render
import { PlayPause } from '@phosphor-icons/react';
<PlayPause size={24} />Styles
Phosphor ships this icon in 6 styles — each its own import:
regular
<PlayPause size={24} />thin
<PlayPause size={24} weight="thin" />light
<PlayPause size={24} weight="light" />bold
<PlayPause size={24} weight="bold" />fill
<PlayPause size={24} weight="fill" />duotone
<PlayPause size={24} weight="duotone" />Details
- Library
- Phosphor (1,512 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 256 256- Category
- media
- Keywords
- musicaudioresumestartstopmediasystemplaypausestart stopmedia controlstoggle play
FAQ
- What is the play pause icon used for?
- It's used to control media playback, allowing users to start, stop, or resume audio or video.
- How do I use the play pause icon in React?
- Import it from the library like so: import { PlayPause } from '@phosphor-icons/react'. Then render it as a component: <PlayPause size={24} />.
- 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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