Look across the web, from your email inbox to Facebook to whatever weird edges you roam, and you’ll see icons—often either in support of text, or completely replacing it.
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September 4, 2025
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The pros and cons of icons in web design
Find out why icons aren’t always the best design solution—and get some tips on overcoming their problems.
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