The Phosphor selection background icon visually represents an area of content that has been selected or highlighted, often used to indicate active elements or user choices in an interface.
Common uses
- Highlighting selected text in an editor.
- Indicating a chosen option in a list.
- Showing the active state of a UI element.
Use it in React
Install
npm i @phosphor-icons/reactImport & render
import { SelectionBackground } from '@phosphor-icons/react';
<SelectionBackground size={24} />Styles
Phosphor ships this icon in 6 styles — each its own import:
regular
<SelectionBackground size={24} />thin
<SelectionBackground size={24} weight="thin" />light
<SelectionBackground size={24} weight="light" />bold
<SelectionBackground size={24} weight="bold" />fill
<SelectionBackground size={24} weight="fill" />duotone
<SelectionBackground size={24} weight="duotone" />Details
- Library
- Phosphor (1,512 icons)
- License
- MIT
- viewBox
0 0 256 256- Category
- design
- Keywords
- marquisdesigneditorselectionbackgroundeditor selectionhighlightactive area
FAQ
- What does the selection background icon represent?
- It signifies a highlighted or selected area within an interface, commonly used for user interaction feedback.
- How do I use this icon in React?
- Import it using `import { SelectionBackground } from '@phosphor-icons/react';` and then use it as a React component.
- What is the license for this icon?
- The Phosphor icon set, including this icon, is available under the MIT license.
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