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 file upload interfaces across cloud storage platforms like Dropbox and Google Drive, users encounter this dashed border marking drag-and-drop zones. Content editors implement it for image placeholder areas, while design tools such as Figma and Canva display it for empty frames awaiting content insertion and media placement.

Question 5

What does this icon communicate to users?

Accepted Answer

The dashed border pattern communicates more than empty space - it specifically represents interactive receptiveness, the invitation for user action, and the temporary state that distinguishes unfilled placeholders from completed content areas. This visual convention helps users identify where to drag and drop content.

Question 6

How do I implement this icon?

Accepted Answer

Implement this icon to represent empty states in shadcn/ui interfaces or use in file upload components. The dashed border should convey drop zone functionality when used in content management systems and file upload interfaces requiring clear upload target indication.

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