Question 1

What does the Chevron Collapse icon mean?

Accepted Answer

The chevron-collapse icon represents a chevron that collapses or expands content, commonly used for showing or hiding information in user interfaces. This icon is often used to indicate the ability to expand or collapse sections. It is part of the IonIcons library and is designed for use in various digital applications.

Question 2

Where is the Chevron Collapse icon used?

Accepted Answer

In software and platforms, the chevron-collapse icon appears in mobile apps, web applications, and desktop software, particularly in sections that can be expanded or collapsed, such as FAQs, menus, and content sections. For example, it can be found in popular design tools like Figma and Notion.

Question 3

What does the Chevron Collapse icon tell users?

Accepted Answer

From a UX perspective, the chevron-collapse icon effectively communicates the intent of expanding or collapsing content, helping users understand the functionality and navigate interfaces with ease. Its design provides a clear visual cue for users to interact with.

Question 4

Can I download the Chevron Collapse icon as SVG or PNG?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open Get icon, then Download file: SVG for code or design tools like Figma; PNG, WebP or JPEG at 512px; or an ICO favicon with 16, 32 and 48px inside. Each one uses what you set in Customize.

Question 5

How do I install the Chevron Collapse icon with the shadcn CLI?

Accepted Answer

Sign in (it's free), then open Get icon, Install with shadcn CLI, and pick your package manager to copy the command. It adds the icon to components/icons/ion-chevron-collapse.tsx.

Question 6

How do I use the Chevron Collapse icon in Next.js or React?

Accepted Answer

Copy it as React (from Get icon, or the Code section): a typed ChevronCollapseIcon component you paste into your project, with no package to install. It works in Next.js and any React app.

Question 7

How do I use the Chevron Collapse icon in Vue, Svelte or Angular?

Accepted Answer

Open Get icon, then Copy as code, and pick Vue, Svelte, Angular, Solid or Preact; the Code section shows each one too. Every version is one self-contained component with the SVG inside.

Question 8

Can my AI agent install it for me?

Accepted Answer

With Pro, the shadcn.io MCP server lets Claude Code, Cursor or any MCP client find the Chevron Collapse icon, or any of 2,361 IonIcons icons, and install it from a prompt.

Question 9

Can I use the Chevron Collapse icon in commercial projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MIT allows commercial use; keep the license notice when you ship the icons' source files. The full terms are in the license, linked on this page.

Question 10

Is the Chevron Collapse icon free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Copying and downloading it is free, and the shadcn CLI install only needs a free account.

Question 11

How do I change the color of the Chevron Collapse icon?

Accepted Answer

It's drawn in currentColor, so it takes the text color wherever you use it. To bake a color in, set one in Customize before you copy.

Question 12

How do I change the size of the Chevron Collapse icon?

Accepted Answer

Set width and height on the component, or a class like size-6. It's drawn on a 512 × 512 grid, so it stays sharp at any size. Customize also sets the size it exports at, its padding and rotation.

Question 13

How do I make the Chevron Collapse icon accessible?

Accepted Answer

Next to a visible label it's decoration: add aria-hidden="true" so screen readers skip it. Standing alone, as in an icon button, give the button a name instead, like aria-label="Chevron Collapse", so screen readers say what it does.

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