Today, I would like to explain some of the more common icons or symbols that you might
find in many apps and websites.
The ‘Hamburger’ icon can have various different looks, but it is always a group of three
In most apps and on some websites, you will find 3 dots or 3 lines somewhere, usually in a
top corner. They stand for MENU, in other words, a place where you can select things. If you
click on it, a list will be displayed with more things to do, like Print, Share, Save and more,
depending on the app. So if you are looking for an option in an app, and you can’t find it on
the main screen, look for the 3 dots/lines.
The Share icon
or on an Apple device
A second very common icon is the share icon, this means you can share, or send the current
page or picture to someone else via email or messaging. Again the way it works depends on
the app or device, but it will generally give you options to email or message using Facebook
Messenger, WhatsApp, SMS or more. Once you choose the service, it allows you to enter the
name or number of the person you want to send it to.
Don’t confuse the share icon with the Back icon, which can be an arrow or triangle
pointing to the left and will always take you back one screen or step.
I hope this will help you a bit, and don’t be afraid to experiment with these.
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