Introduction
Angular is a widely-used front-end framework, it provides the ability to build complex applications with ease. FontAwesome is an icon library that provides an extensive range of Icon fonts that can be used in your applications. In this article, we will walk you through the process of installing and using Angular FontAwesome.
Installation
There are two main ways of installing Angular FontAwesome; using npm or manually. We will go through both methods.
Installation using npm
Step 1: Install npm
Before we get started, ensure you have npm, Node.js installed on your system.
Step 2: Install Angular FontAwesome using npm
Enter the below command in your command prompt or terminal to install Angular FontAwesome.
“`
npm i @fortawesome/angular-fontawesome
“`
Installation manually
Step 1: Download Angular FontAwesome
Download the Angular FontAwesome files locally on your machine. You can download the files from the FontAwesome website (https://fontawesome.com/how-to-use/on-the-web/using-with/angular) or GitHub.
Step 2: Add files to your project
Copy the downloaded files and add them to your project in a folder called FontAwesome.
Alternatively, you can also include the FontAwesome CSS and JavaScript files separately in your index.html file.
Usage
Once you have successfully installed Angular FontAwesome, you can now use it in your application.
Step 1: Import the module
Open the app.module.ts file and import the FontAwesomeModule as shown below:
“`
import { FontAwesomeModule } from ‘@fortawesome/angular-fontawesome’;
“`
Then, add the FontAwesome to the imports array.
“`
@NgModule({
declarations: [ AppComponent ],
imports: [ BrowserModule, FontAwesomeModule ],
bootstrap: [ AppComponent ]
})
export class AppModule { }
“`
Step 2: Using in component
Once you have imported the module, you can use the FontAwesome icons in your components by adding the fa-icon tag.
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In the above example, we have added the coffee icon of the FontAwesome Icons.
You can also customize the size and color of the icons using CSS.
FAQs
Q1) How can I install another version of FontAwesome using Angular?
To install another version of FontAwesome using Angular, you need to uninstall the previously installed version and then install a new version using npm. To uninstall, use the below command:
“`
npm uninstall @fortawesome/angular-fontawesome
“`
To install a new version:
“`
npm i @fortawesome/fontawesome-free
“`
Q2) Can I use FontAwesome Icons outside of Angular applications?
Yes, FontAwesome Icons can be used in any web project by downloading and including the necessary CSS and JavaScript files.
Q3) Can I use my custom icons with Angular FontAwesome?
Yes, you can use your custom icons with Angular FontAwesome. You need to create your custom SVG icons and use them in your projects.
Conclusion
In this article, we have discussed how to install and use Angular FontAwesome in your applications. We have also covered the FAQs about using FontAwesome with Angular. We hope this article will guide you in using FontAwesome with Angular applications.