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Icon
<gcds-icon>

Also called: symbol, glyph, graphic.

An icon is a symbol that visually represents an action or idea.

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Problems icons solve

Use an icon to:

  • Clarify information with a visual reference.
  • Highlight key actions or states, like a checkmark for validation.
  • Scan content quicker and reduce cognitive load.

Text to display written content in a styled and formatted paragraph.

Notice to display a short, prominent message.

Icon use cases

Emphasize information

Choose an icon to match the information you want to emphasize.

Info-circle Non-critical but helpful information.

Warning-triangle Cautionary warning with no action needed.

Exclamation-circle Critical warning before an action.

Checkmark-circle Confirmation of completion or successful actions.

Indicate action

Choose an icon to match the action you want to indicate.

Chevron-[left/right/up/down] Expand / collapse content or indicate direction.

Close Cancel an action or close a flow.

Download Download a file.

Email Send an email.

External-link Open a link in a new tab or window.

Phone Call a phone number.

Search Search for specific information.

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2025-10-07