: Icon suggestion for "In use"? I am trying to come up with an icon that would capture the concept of "in use". I have a list of files, some of which will be used by other objects in the

@Vandalay110

If the context is a list of files to be deleted, then green is a bad idea, perhaps red instead. (Ignoring any potential color-blindness issues)

If you need to quantify the number of references, then perhaps a circular area with a number such as magnitude (1 = few, 5 = many etc). You could even use, say, the Wingdings typeface for this.

Presumably this is to be in a long list, so the focus should be on quick assimilation of information, not "iconic fetishism."

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@Jennifer810

How about an icon of three people waiting in line? Similar to the top left portion of this pic:

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@Looi7658678

Simple arrows might work, it give the idea that the object is currently doing something or is being "worked on."

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@Courtney577

Do not get too digital native on this. Usage of signs is to make user understand at first glance. You may use regular circular turn-knob lavatory "in use" style.

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@Angela777

Actually, it could be the same icon presenting "busy" situation or "wait" situation.

I personally like something like this -



There is TWO systems both using the same material. Probably it can match your situation. Different colors can be also pictographic.

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@Dunderdale640

If animation is ok - gear in rotation?

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@Smith574

could be a white sheet of paper with an animation of a pencil going up and down?

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