Icons
A feature of informational text
What are icons?
A small image on an electronic screen representing something such as a program or device.
A symbol or image representing something else and/or links to something else.
Where will you find icons?
You will mostly find icons on computer desktops,iPads,iPods,phones,etc.
Examples
Youtube
The icon for youtube precisely says youtube. Unlike other apps which have pictures or the first letter.
Googles icon has a g for Google. If you were to click on it, it would take you straight to Google search.
Just like google it has its first letter on its icon. Click on it and it would take you straight to the Facebook homescreen.
Why it's important
Icons are great for if you're in a hurry to get to something. Sure it might take a second for it to load ,but it gets you there way fasteer than having to type it in.
In conclusion......
Icons are very important. They make getting to websites much quicker!