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how to import icons into react
To import icons into a React project, you will first need to choose an icon library, such as Font Awesome or Material Icons. Once you have selected an icon library, you can follow these general steps to import the icons into your React project:
npm install --save @fortawesome/fontawesome-free
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import '@fortawesome/fontawesome-free/css/all.css';
Find the specific icon you want to use on the icon library's website or documentation. Each icon should have a unique class name.
Add the icon to your component using the library's icon component or HTML tag (depending on the library). For example, to add a Font Awesome icon, you would use something like this:
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import { FontAwesomeIcon } from '@fortawesome/react-fontawesome';
import { faCoffee } from '@fortawesome/free-solid-svg-icons';
function MyComponent() {
return (
<div>
<FontAwesomeIcon icon={faCoffee} />
</div>
);
}
Note that the specific import statements and component/HTML tag syntax will vary depending on the icon library you choose. For more information, consult the documentation for your chosen library.
How do i add icons to my html
To add icons to your HTML, you can use an icon library such as Font Awesome or Material Icons.
Here's an example of how to include Font Awesome icons in your HTML code:
First, add the Font Awesome CSS link to your HTML document's head section:
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<head>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/5.15.2/css/all.min.css" />
</head>
Next, add the icon class to the HTML element where you want to display the icon:
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<i class="fas fa-heart"></i>
In this example, fas is the style prefix for the regular Font Awesome icons, and fa-heart is the icon class for the heart icon. You can search for available icons on the Font Awesome website.
Here's an example of how to include Material Icons in your HTML code:
First, add the Material Icons CSS link to your HTML document's head section:
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<head>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/icon?family=Material+Icons" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
Next, add the icon class to the HTML element where you want to display the icon:
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<i class="material-icons">favorite</i>
In this example, favorite is the icon name. You can search for available icons on the Material Icons website.
Note: You can also download the icon libraries and include them locally in your project instead of using CDN links.
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