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== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
The combination of icons and text can be used to identify items of data | The combination of icons and text can be used to identify items of data or actions in a user interface. Examples include toolbar actions, file and folder displays in a file manager, application listings and notifications.The layout should be consistent. | ||
== Guideline == | == Guideline == | ||
Revision as of 07:14, 29 March 2014
Purpose
The combination of icons and text can be used to identify items of data or actions in a user interface. Examples include toolbar actions, file and folder displays in a file manager, application listings and notifications.The layout should be consistent.
Guideline
- Where icons are shown with text, use the layout guidelines above.
- For 16x16px icons and smaller, the 8px margins may be reduced to 4px.
- Where icons are shown without text, always provide tooltip text and alternate text for accessibility.