What is @shopify/polaris-icons?
@shopify/polaris-icons is a package that provides a collection of icons used in Shopify's Polaris design system. These icons are designed to be used in Shopify applications to maintain a consistent look and feel.
What are @shopify/polaris-icons's main functionalities?
Importing Icons
You can import individual icons from the @shopify/polaris-icons package. This allows you to use specific icons in your application without importing the entire icon set.
import { CirclePlusMajor } from '@shopify/polaris-icons';
Using Icons in Components
You can use the imported icons in your components by passing them as a source to the Icon component from the Polaris library.
import { Icon } from '@shopify/polaris';
import { CirclePlusMajor } from '@shopify/polaris-icons';
function MyComponent() {
return (
<Icon source={CirclePlusMajor} />
);
}
Customizing Icon Size and Color
You can customize the size and color of the icons by passing additional props to the Icon component.
import { Icon } from '@shopify/polaris';
import { CirclePlusMajor } from '@shopify/polaris-icons';
function MyComponent() {
return (
<Icon source={CirclePlusMajor} color="red" backdrop />
);
}
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