What is the scissors icon used for?

It's used for actions related to cutting, editing, or deleting items in an interface.

How do I use the scissors icon in React?

Import it using `import { Scissors } from '@phosphor-icons/react'` and then use it as a component: ` `.

The Phosphor icon library, including the scissors icon, is available under the MIT license.

Phosphor · scissors · MIT

The Phosphor scissors icon depicts a pair of scissors, commonly used in UI to represent actions like cutting, editing, or removing content.

Install

npm i @phosphor-icons/react

Import & render

import { Scissors } from '@phosphor-icons/react';

<Scissors size={24} />

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

regular

<Scissors size={24} />

thin

<Scissors size={24} weight="thin" />

light

<Scissors size={24} weight="light" />

bold

<Scissors size={24} weight="bold" />

fill

<Scissors size={24} weight="fill" />

duotone

<Scissors size={24} weight="duotone" />

What is the scissors icon used for?: It's used for actions related to cutting, editing, or deleting items in an interface.
How do I use the scissors icon in React?: Import it using `import { Scissors } from '@phosphor-icons/react'` and then use it as a component: `<Scissors />`.
What is the license for the Phosphor scissors icon?: The Phosphor icon library, including the scissors icon, is available under the MIT license.

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