Question 1

What does the Subtract Square Thin icon mean?

Accepted Answer

The subtract-square-thin icon represents a subtraction or decrease action in user interfaces, often used to indicate removal or reduction of elements within a square or rectangular context, with a thin or outline visual style. It originates from the Phosphor library, a collection of UI icons designed for clarity and simplicity. This icon's significance lies in its ability to clearly convey the concept of subtraction or reduction within a bounded area, with a minimalist visual effect.

Question 2

Where is the Subtract Square Thin icon used?

Accepted Answer

In software applications, the subtract-square-thin icon appears in tools like wireframing software, UI design tools, or web development platforms, where users interact with interface elements and need to manage content. For instance, in a wireframing tool, this icon might be used to indicate the removal of UI elements or components.

Question 3

What does the Subtract Square Thin icon tell users?

Accepted Answer

From a UX perspective, the subtract-square-thin icon communicates the action of removal or decrease within a specific context, with a thin visual style that provides a subtle cue, helping users understand how to interact with interface elements and manage content effectively.

Question 4

Can I download the Subtract Square Thin 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 Subtract Square Thin 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/ph-subtract-square-thin.tsx.

Question 6

How do I use the Subtract Square Thin icon in Next.js or React?

Accepted Answer

Copy it as React (from Get icon, or the Code section): a typed SubtractSquareThinIcon 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 Subtract Square Thin 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 Subtract Square Thin icon, or any of 9,161 Phosphor icons, and install it from a prompt.

Question 9

Can I use the Subtract Square Thin 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 Subtract Square Thin 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 Subtract Square Thin 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 Subtract Square Thin icon?

Accepted Answer

Set width and height on the component, or a class like size-6. It's drawn on a 256 × 256 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 Subtract Square Thin 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="Subtract Square Thin", so screen readers say what it does.

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