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 browsers or navigation interfaces such as Windows Explorer and macOS Finder, users encounter this icon when folders are actively opened and contents are being displayed. Popular platforms including VS Code's file explorer and file tree navigation systems display this symbol to represent expanded folder states and active directory browsing.

Question 5

What does this icon communicate to users?

Accepted Answer

From a navigation perspective, the open folder symbol communicates more than just "folder accessible" - it specifically indicates active exploration, content visibility, and current browsing context within file hierarchies. This distinction helps users understand their current location and navigation state rather than simply identifying available folders or closed directories.

Question 6

How do I implement this icon?

Accepted Answer

This icon works naturally in navigation components where it represents active folder states and current browsing context. Combine it with shadcn/ui's TreeView components for expanded directory navigation or Breadcrumb components for current location indicators. The open design should emphasize exploration when used in navigation interfaces to highlight active browsing states.

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