Icon buttons are buttons that contain symbols or small images that represent specific functions or actions. Icons are used to clarify or make it easier for users to identify the function of a button without needing to read the text. Icons are commonly used in graphical user interfaces (GUI) on software, applications, websites, and other devices.
Examples of common icon buttons are the icon for sending a message (envelope image), the icon for starting or stopping a video (play or pause button image), the icon for saving files (floppy disk image), the icon for sharing content (arrow pointing up). , etc.
Icon buttons can have various shapes and styles, depending on the user interface design used. Some icon buttons may also be a combination of icon and text to provide additional information to the user.