Question 1

What does the Folder Arrow Left Outline icon mean?

Accepted Answer

The folder-arrow-left-outline icon represents a folder with an arrow pointing to the left in an outlined style, indicating navigation or back action. This icon signifies that the user can navigate to a previous folder or directory in a more subtle design. It is often used in applications where a less prominent visual cue is desired.

Question 2

Where is the Folder Arrow Left Outline icon used?

Accepted Answer

In software applications, the folder-arrow-left-outline icon appears in file management systems, directory navigators, or breadcrumb trails where a more minimalist approach is taken. For example, in a file management system, this icon might allow users to navigate to a parent directory in a more discreet manner.

Question 3

What does the Folder Arrow Left Outline icon tell users?

Accepted Answer

From a UX perspective, the folder-arrow-left-outline icon communicates that the user can navigate to a previous location in a more understated way. It helps users understand that they can move back to a previous folder or directory without drawing too much attention.

Question 4

Can I download the Folder Arrow Left Outline 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 Folder Arrow Left Outline 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/mdi-folder-arrow-left-outline.tsx.

Question 6

How do I use the Folder Arrow Left Outline icon in Next.js or React?

Accepted Answer

Copy it as React (from Get icon, or the Code section): a typed FolderArrowLeftOutlineIcon 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 Folder Arrow Left Outline 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 Folder Arrow Left Outline icon, or any of 7,638 Material Design Icons icons, and install it from a prompt.

Question 9

Can I use the Folder Arrow Left Outline icon in commercial projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apache 2.0 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 Folder Arrow Left Outline 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 Folder Arrow Left Outline 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 Folder Arrow Left Outline icon?

Accepted Answer

Set width and height on the component, or a class like size-6. It's drawn on a 24 × 24 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 Folder Arrow Left Outline 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="Folder Arrow Left Outline", so screen readers say what it does.

Folder Arrow Left Outline