Is there an HTML entity for an info icon?
Utilize Unicode character ℹ
for a simple, text-based info icon. For a stylized display, choose FontAwesome's "<i class="fas fa-info-circle"></i>"
. Note, no standard HTML entity exists for an info icon.
Unicode example:
FontAwesome example (you need to include the library first):
Several Unicode characters can be utilized as info icons, scalable and customizable with HTML entity codes such as ⓘ
, 🛈
, or ℹ
. Selection relies on visual consistency, suited alignment, and design integration.
Bonus: Styling your icon
Info icons can be further tailored using CSS. Here's a CSS snippet to serve as a starting point:
Use it in HTML:
Boosting user experience
Enhancing scalability and accessibility is a must. Favor icons like 🛈
, which scale effortlessly. Remember to balance aesthetics with accessibility:
Boost UX via tooltips:
For that extra flair, mix 'n match icons like ℹ️ and ☰.
Emojis: More than just cute
Enhance the visual appeal of your information cue using emojis. Combine Unicode and emojis for baseline alignment, ensuring a harmonious display.
Adding emojis to HTML:
Tools like Unicode character finders (e.g., http://r12a.github.io/uniview/) aid in exploring visual languages for your site.
Craft it yourself
For when premade icons don't convey your website's unique charm, consider crafting your own SVGs or utilizing web font libraries such as Google Material Icons.
Creating custom SVGs using CSS:
Further explore HTML Arrows (https://www.toptal.com/designers/htmlarrows/symbols/information-source/) for a comprehensive list of symbols.
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