Chapter 47: Icons Interfaces
1. What is the “Icons Interfaces” Page?
This page collects only the icons that represent user interface elements, controls, buttons, navigation, windows, arrows, pointers, sliders, toggles, progress bars, notifications, alerts, badges, and common UI patterns you see in web/apps.
These icons are extremely useful for:
- Building custom admin panels / dashboards
- Creating UI kits / design systems
- Documenting / prototyping interfaces
- Showing “Click here”, “Scroll down”, “Drag”, “Resize” instructions
- Navigation bars, menus, breadcrumbs
- Progress / loading indicators
- Notification bells, badges, alerts
- Form controls (checkbox, radio, toggle)
- Window / modal / fullscreen actions
- Any place where you need to represent “how the interface works”
In Font Awesome 5 free, the Interfaces category is one of the largest and most practical (around 40–60 icons, mostly solid fas style, some regular far). It contains almost everything you need to build or document a typical web/app UI. Newer versions (FA6/7) added many more (toggle-on/off, slider, progress variants, badge-check, window-restore), but FA5 free already has a very rich set of interface controls that are still powering almost every admin panel, documentation site, and UI tutorial in 2026.
2. Main Free Interfaces Icons in Font Awesome 5 (From the W3Schools Page)
Here are the most important and frequently used ones (solid fas unless noted):
Navigation & Arrows
- fa-arrow-left / right / up / down
- fa-angle-left / right / up / down
- fa-angle-double-left / right / up / down
- fa-chevron-left / right / up / down
- fa-caret-left / right / up / down
UI Controls
- fa-check-square / square (checkbox)
- fa-dot-circle / circle (radio button)
- fa-toggle-on / toggle-off (switch)
- fa-sliders-h (horizontal sliders)
- fa-sliders-v (vertical sliders)
Windows & Layout
- fa-window-maximize / minimize / restore / close
- fa-expand / compress / expand-arrows-alt
- fa-arrows-alt (move / drag)
Progress & Loading
- fa-spinner (classic spinning loader)
- fa-circle-notch (notched circle spinner)
- fa-sync / sync-alt (refresh / reload)
- fa-cog / cogs (settings gear)
Notifications & Badges
- fa-bell / bell-slash
- fa-exclamation-circle / triangle / exclamation
- fa-info-circle
- fa-question-circle
Pointers & Interaction
- fa-mouse-pointer
- fa-hand-pointer
- fa-hand-point-up / down / left / right
- fa-i-cursor / cursor
Miscellaneous UI
- fa-ellipsis-h / v (more / horizontal ellipsis)
- fa-ellipsis-h (horizontal menu)
- fa-bars (hamburger menu)
- fa-grip-horizontal / vertical / lines (drag handle)
3. Real Code Examples – How to Use Interfaces Icons
Example 1: Admin Dashboard Navigation Bar
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<nav style="background: #343a40; padding: 15px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;"> <div style="font-size: 1.8rem;"> <i class="fas fa-bars" style="margin-right: 15px; cursor: pointer;"></i> Dashboard </div> <div style="display: flex; gap: 25px; font-size: 1.6rem;"> <i class="fas fa-bell" style="position: relative;"> <span style="position: absolute; top: -8px; right: -8px; background: #dc3545; color: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 8px; font-size: 0.8rem;">3</span> </i> <i class="fas fa-cog" style="cursor: pointer;"></i> <i class="fas fa-sign-out-alt" style="cursor: pointer;"></i> </div> </nav> |
Example 2: Settings / Toggle Switches Section
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<div style="max-width: 500px; margin: 50px auto; font-size: 1.3rem;"> <div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;"> Dark Mode <i class="fas fa-toggle-on fa-2x" style="color: #28a745; cursor: pointer;"></i> </div> <div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;"> Notifications <i class="fas fa-toggle-off fa-2x" style="color: #6c757d; cursor: pointer;"></i> </div> <div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 15px;"> Auto Save <i class="fas fa-toggle-on fa-2x" style="color: #28a745; cursor: pointer;"></i> </div> </div> |
Example 3: Progress Bar / Loading State
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<div style="text-align: center; padding: 50px;"> <i class="fas fa-spinner fa-spin fa-5x" style="color: #007bff;"></i> <p style="font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 20px;">Loading your dashboard...</p> </div> |
Example 4: Breadcrumb / Navigation Path
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<div style="padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 1.2rem;"> <i class="fas fa-home" style="margin-right: 8px;"></i> Home <i class="fas fa-chevron-right" style="margin: 0 10px; color: #6c757d;"></i> Dashboard <i class="fas fa-chevron-right" style="margin: 0 10px; color: #6c757d;"></i> Settings <i class="fas fa-chevron-right" style="margin: 0 10px; color: #6c757d;"></i> Profile </div> |
Example 5: “Click Here” / Pointer Instruction
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<div style="text-align: center; font-size: 5rem; color: #007bff; margin: 50px 0; animation: pulse 2s infinite;"> <i class="fas fa-hand-point-down"></i> </div> <p style="text-align: center; font-size: 1.6rem;">Click the button below to continue</p> |
4. Teacher Summary – Quick Recap
Font Awesome 5 Interfaces Icons = W3Schools’ page listing free UI/control/navigation icons like arrow-left/right/up/down, chevron, caret, thumbs-up/down, hand-point, toggle-on/off, spinner, bell, exclamation-circle, ellipsis-h/v, bars (hamburger), window-maximize, expand/compress, eye/eye-slash, etc.
Very useful for:
- Admin panels / dashboards
- Custom UI toolbars / controls
- Navigation menus / breadcrumbs
- Loading spinners / progress
- Notification / alert icons
- Form toggles / checkboxes / radios
Got it now? Want me to:
- Build a full mini “Admin Dashboard” header + sidebar demo with these icons?
- Show a modern toggle switch + progress bar example?
- Compare FA5 vs FA6/7 interface icons (way more modern UI controls in newer versions)?
- Or move to the next category like “Icons Images” (wait — we already did Images, so next is probably “Logistics” or “Maps”)?
Just tell your teacher — we’re building interfaces today! 🖱️📊🔔🚀
