# Icon
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Icons are symbols that can be used to represent or provide context to various options and actions within an application.
Shoelace comes bundled with over 1,000 icons courtesy of the [Bootstrap Icons](https://icons.getbootstrap.com/) project. Click or tap on an icon below to copy the name and use it like this.
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## Examples
### Icon Sizes
Icons are sized relative to the current font size. To change their size, set the `font-size` property on the icon itself or on a parent element as shown below.
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### Custom Icons
Custom icons can be loaded by setting the `src` attribute. Only SVG images are supported
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