Accordion Icons: Which Work Best?
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Accordion Icons: Which Work Best?

Smashing Magazine · Oct 23, 2026

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Accordion Icons: Which Work Best?
Learning October 23, 2026

A closer look at accordion icons, why split menus are harmful, and why it’s better not to have icons and text labels link to different actions. Plus, why the caret is the safest icon choice. You’ll find more [useful guides](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/category/guides/) and [online workshops](https://smashingconf.com/online-workshops) here on Smashing Magazine, so make sure to browse and explore.

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