Question 1

How do I use this icon in React, Vue, or Svelte?

Accepted Answer

Copy ready-to-use component code for React, Vue, Svelte, or raw SVG

Question 2

How do I download this icon in different formats?

Accepted Answer

Download the icon in SVG, PNG, WebP, JPEG, or ICO formats

Question 3

What is the license for this icon?

Accepted Answer

This icon is licensed under ISC

Question 4

Where is this icon commonly used?

Accepted Answer

In modern applications like file managers or tree navigation systems such as VS Code's file explorer and directory browsers, users encounter this icon when viewing collapsed folder hierarchies and minimized directory structures. Popular platforms including Windows Explorer and file tree components display this symbol to represent unexpanded directories and compact folder organization views.

Question 5

What does this icon communicate to users?

Accepted Answer

From a file navigation perspective, the closed folder symbol communicates more than just "folder not open" - it specifically indicates expandable content, hierarchical navigation potential, and organized directory structures waiting to be explored. This distinction helps navigators understand they're viewing collapsible tree structures rather than empty or inaccessible folders.

Question 6

How do I implement this icon?

Accepted Answer

This icon works naturally in navigation components where it represents expandable directory structures and hierarchical file organization. Combine it with shadcn/ui's TreeView components for directory navigation or Collapsible components for folder hierarchies. The closed design should emphasize expandability when used in navigation interfaces to highlight explorable directory structures.

Folder Closed Icon

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