Question 1

What does the Scale Unbalanced icon mean?

Accepted Answer

The scale-unbalanced icon represents an imbalance or unevenness in a scale or balance, often symbolizing unfairness, injustice, or inequality. This icon is derived from the concept of a balance scale, which is a symbol of justice, fairness, and equality. In various contexts, an unbalanced scale can signify a deviation from these principles.

Question 2

Where is the Scale Unbalanced icon used?

Accepted Answer

In real-world applications, the scale-unbalanced icon may appear in software or platforms related to law, justice, or finance, such as legal databases, courtroom software, or financial analysis tools. For instance, it could be used to indicate a discrepancy in financial records or an uneven distribution of resources.

Question 3

What does the Scale Unbalanced icon tell users?

Accepted Answer

From a UX perspective, the scale-unbalanced icon communicates a sense of disharmony or instability, helping users understand that something is amiss or not quite right. This icon can be used to draw attention to an issue that requires attention or correction, guiding users towards resolving the imbalance.

Question 4

Can I download the Scale Unbalanced 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 Scale Unbalanced 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-scale-unbalanced.tsx.

Question 6

How do I use the Scale Unbalanced icon in Next.js or React?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Can I use the Scale Unbalanced 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 Scale Unbalanced 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 Scale Unbalanced 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 Scale Unbalanced 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 Scale Unbalanced 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="Scale Unbalanced", so screen readers say what it does.

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