Question 1

What does the Folder Multiple Outline icon mean?

Accepted Answer

The folder-multiple-outline icon represents multiple folders, in an outlined style, indicating a collection or group of folders. This icon is part of the Material Design Icons library, specifically in the Material category. The multiple folder symbol is often used to signify a group or collection of folders. It originates from the need to visually represent multiple digital content containers in a more subtle way.

Question 2

Where is the Folder Multiple Outline icon used?

Accepted Answer

In real-world applications, the folder-multiple-outline icon appears in file management systems like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive, where users can view multiple folders. It is also used in project management tools such as Trello, Asana, or Jira, where multiple folders or tasks need to be managed.

Question 3

What does the Folder Multiple Outline icon tell users?

Accepted Answer

From a UX perspective, the folder-multiple-outline icon communicates that multiple folders are being represented, which helps users understand the scope of their content. This visual cue aids in navigation and provides a clear overview of the folder structure.

Question 4

Can I download the Folder Multiple 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 Multiple 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-multiple-outline.tsx.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Can I use the Folder Multiple 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 Multiple 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 Multiple 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 Multiple 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 Multiple 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 Multiple Outline", so screen readers say what it does.

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