Icons
When to use
Use an icon where it would help a user understand the content or function of a UI element. For example, left and right chevrons on Previous and Next buttons.
When not to use
Do not use icons alone to convey meaning. You must add a title or label as well. The only exception to this is if the icon is well-known. For example, a social media logo.
Example icons
Use the code snippets below to generate the examples shown here.
Further icons are available from IcoMoon. If you use any of these you must use the format:
<i class="icon-name" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_link" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_external-link" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_menu" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_search" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_buspass" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_counciltax" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_feedback" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_foi" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_parking" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_registerbirth" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_cross" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_verified" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_download" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_user-add" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_bin" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_alert" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_user" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_account" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_pdf" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_up" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_left" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_down" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_right" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_cancel" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_tick" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_blockquote" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_calendar" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_phone" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_info" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_help" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_location" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_new-window" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_printer" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_clock" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_settings" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_eye" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_eye-blocked" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_notification" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_linkedin" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_nextdoor" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_youtube1" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_facebook" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_instagram" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_x" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<i class="bcc-font_pinterest" aria-hidden="true"></i>