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== Icons ==
Monochrome icons:
* Used for application toolbar actions, menus, and status and notifications. Also used for small (16x16) devices and places icons (folders, usb drives, etc.)
* Rely on a distinct shapes instead of fine details to distinguish between them.
* Color can be used for distinction (change of state, destructive actions, etc.).
Application icons:
* Unique and easily recognizable
* Respect trademarks by avoiding significant alterations to other application icons
Other icons:
* Icons of a similar type use a consistent visual language (mimetypes, folders, devices, etc.)
General:
* Avoid using text in icon designs; it may not scale well to smaller sizes