Chapter 33: Icons Files
1. What is the “Icons Files” Page?
This page lists only the icons that represent files, documents, folders, archives, paper, clipboard, file types (PDF, Word, Excel, image, code, archive), download/upload, and file management actions.
These icons are extremely useful for:
- File managers / document libraries
- Download buttons / “Download PDF” links
- Upload / drag-and-drop zones
- “My Files” or “Documents” sections in apps
- Invoice / report / resume download pages
- Code snippet / project file previews
- Email attachments icons
- Cloud storage dashboards (Google Drive, Dropbox style)
- “New File” / “Save As” buttons in editors
In Font Awesome 5 free, the Files category is one of the largest and most practical (around 25–35 icons, mostly solid fas style, some regular far). Newer versions (FA6/7) added even more (file-lines, file-circle-check, file-pen, file-csv, file-excel variants), but FA5 free already has the most commonly used file/document icons that power almost every website with downloads, uploads, or file handling.
2. Main Free Files Icons in Font Awesome 5 (From the W3Schools Page)
Here are the most important free ones you’ll see in the table (solid fas unless noted; these are the ones used everywhere):
- File (generic document / blank file) <i class=”fas fa-file”></i>
- File Alt (alternative file style – often used as base) <i class=”fas fa-file-alt”></i>
- File Pdf (PDF document) <i class=”fas fa-file-pdf”></i>
- File Word (Word .doc / .docx) <i class=”fas fa-file-word”></i>
- File Excel (Excel .xls / .xlsx) <i class=”fas fa-file-excel”></i>
- File Powerpoint (PowerPoint .ppt / .pptx) <i class=”fas fa-file-powerpoint”></i>
- File Image (image file – jpg, png, etc.) <i class=”fas fa-file-image”></i>
- File Audio (audio file – mp3, wav) <i class=”fas fa-file-audio”></i>
- File Video (video file – mp4, avi) <i class=”fas fa-file-video”></i>
- File Code (code / script file – js, py, html) <i class=”fas fa-file-code”></i>
- File Archive (zip, rar, compressed archive) <i class=”fas fa-file-archive”></i>
- File Download (file with downward arrow – download) <i class=”fas fa-file-download”></i>
- File Upload (file with upward arrow – upload) <i class=”fas fa-file-upload”></i>
- File Invoice (invoice / bill document) <i class=”fas fa-file-invoice”></i>
- File Invoice Dollar (invoice with dollar sign) <i class=”fas fa-file-invoice-dollar”></i>
- File Signature (signed document) <i class=”fas fa-file-signature”></i>
- File Contract (legal contract / agreement) <i class=”fas fa-file-contract”></i>
- Clipboard (clipboard with paper – copy/paste) <i class=”fas fa-clipboard”></i>
- Clipboard List (to-do list on clipboard) <i class=”fas fa-clipboard-list”></i>
- Clipboard Check (clipboard with checkmark – completed) <i class=”fas fa-clipboard-check”></i>
- Folder (basic folder) <i class=”fas fa-folder”></i>
- Folder Open (open folder) <i class=”fas fa-folder-open”></i>
These are the core free Files icons — very recognizable for any file-related UI.
3. Real Code Examples – How to Use Files Icons
Example 1: Download Buttons / Document Links (very common)
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<!-- FA5 CDN in <head> --> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/5.15.4/css/all.min.css"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; max-width: 400px; margin: 40px auto;"> <a href="#" style="display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 20px; background: #f44336; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px;"> <i class="fas fa-file-pdf" style="font-size: 2rem;"></i> Download Brochure (PDF) </a> <a href="#" style="display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 20px; background: #2196f3; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px;"> <i class="fas fa-file-word" style="font-size: 2rem;"></i> Download Resume Template (Word) </a> <a href="#" style="display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 20px; background: #4caf50; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px;"> <i class="fas fa-file-excel" style="font-size: 2rem;"></i> Download Price List (Excel) </a> </div> |
Example 2: File Upload / Drag-and-Drop Zone
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<div style="border: 2px dashed #ccc; padding: 60px; text-align: center; border-radius: 12px; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 40px auto; max-width: 500px;"> <i class="fas fa-file-upload" style="font-size: 6rem; color: #2196f3; margin-bottom: 20px;"></i> <h3>Drag & Drop Files Here</h3> <p style="color: #777;">or <strong>click to browse</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 0.95rem; color: #888;">Supported: PDF, Word, Excel, Images</p> </div> |
Example 3: Document List / Recent Files
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<ul style="list-style: none; padding: 0; font-size: 1.2rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 40px auto;"> <li style="padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;"> <i class="fas fa-file-pdf" style="color: #f44336; font-size: 2rem;"></i> <div> <strong>Project Proposal.pdf</strong><br> <small>Updated 2 days ago • 1.2 MB</small> </div> </li> <li style="padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;"> <i class="fas fa-file-word" style="color: #2196f3; font-size: 2rem;"></i> <div> <strong>Meeting Minutes.docx</strong><br> <small>Yesterday • 348 KB</small> </div> </li> <li style="padding: 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;"> <i class="fas fa-file-excel" style="color: #4caf50; font-size: 2rem;"></i> <div> <strong>Budget 2026.xlsx</strong><br> <small>Today • 456 KB</small> </div> </li> </ul> |
Example 4: “New Invoice” Button (business/finance)
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<button style="background: #673ab7; color: white; padding: 14px 28px; border: none; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer;"> <i class="fas fa-file-invoice-dollar" style="margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.6rem;"></i> Create New Invoice </button> |
4. Teacher Tips for Files Icons
- Colors — Brand colors for file types: red (#f44336) for PDF, blue (#2196f3) for Word, green (#4caf50) for Excel, purple (#673ab7) for invoices/contracts.
- Size — Use big sizes (fa-4x to fa-6x) on upload zones or download heroes; smaller (fa-2x) inside lists/buttons.
- Combine categories — Pair with Currency (rupee-sign on invoice), Editors (edit file), or Code (file-code for scripts).
- Accessibility — Add aria-label=”Download PDF file” or text; hide decorative ones with aria-hidden=”true”.
- Upgrade note — In Font Awesome 6/7, Files category is much richer (file-lines, file-circle-plus, file-csv, file-image, file-pen) — upgrade for modern file managers.
Summary – Quick Recap
Font Awesome 5 Files Icons = W3Schools’ page listing free file/document icons like file 📄, file-pdf 📕, file-word 📘, file-excel 📗, file-image 🖼️, file-download ⬇️, folder 📁, clipboard 📋, file-invoice 💳, etc. Perfect for file managers, download links, upload zones, document lists, invoices, cloud storage, or any “files/documents” theme.
Got it now? Want me to:
- Build a full “File Manager” or “Download Documents” demo page with these icons?
- Show how they look in a clean dashboard layout?
- Compare FA5 vs newer versions (way more file-specific icons)?
- Or next category like “Icons Finance”?
Just tell your teacher — we’re handling files like pros today! 📁📄⬇️🚀
