Iconography is the system of icons used to explain functions, content or actions. Icons can help users recognise choices quickly, but they should not be so abstract that their meaning has to be guessed.
What does iconography involve in practice?
In practice, icons should use a consistent stroke, size, weight and visual logic. They should be used alongside text when their meaning is not obvious, and they must have a text alternative or another accessible explanation.
Iconography is relevant when a website has many actions, categories or functions that can be supported visually. See Graphic elements, User interface and Universal design.
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