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How to use React icons

React Icons is a popular library that provides a large collection of icons from various icon sets. This documentation will guide you through the process of integrating React Icons into your Next.js project.

Installation​

Before using React Icons, you need to install the package. Run the following command in your project's root directory:

pnpm install react-icons --save

Importing Icons​

React Icons allows you to import icons from a wide range of icon libraries. Here's how you can import and use them in your Next.js application.

Example​

import { FaBeer } from 'react-icons/fa'; // Importing from Font Awesome

const MyComponent = () => {
  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Let's have a <FaBeer />!</h1> {/* Using the icon in JSX */}
    </div>
  );
};

export default MyComponent;

Customizing Icons​

React Icons gives you the flexibility to customize the size, color, and other properties of the icons.

Example​

import { FaHeart } from 'react-icons/fa';

const MyComponent = () => {
  return (
    <FaHeart color="red" size="2em" />
  );
};

export default MyComponent;

React Icons provides an easy and efficient way to include icons in your Next.js project. By following the above guidelines, you can enhance your application's design with a wide range of icons. For more information, visit the React Icons.