The fire symbol can have many different meanings when used on a computer, software program, or an Internet web page. A symbol of a trash can or a recycle bin is a symbol used to represent deleting a file or another object on the computer and may be a container for any deleted items. A symbol of a folder represents an area capable of storing other files and folders on a computer.
For example, with web applications and some web pages, you may pin individual elements you enjoy viewing to the top of a page for quick viewing. The thumbtack symbol is used to represent the ability to pin an object to the screen. A calendar icon is used to represent an option that allows the user to view a calendar, view date related information, or schedule an event. For example, a keyboard key with a lock can give you the option to lock the computer. A padlock symbol is used to represent when anything is locked or secure.
Similar markings could also be a matrix code or a barcode. For example, you could scan the QR code shown here to open the Computer Hope web page. A symbol with a series of boxes and jagged lines with boxes in the corners like that shown here is a QR Code and used to store information for scanning.
On a Microsoft Windows keyboard, the minus or underscore is also shown on the top-right side of a window to represent the minimize feature. A minus symbol or a horizontal line is a symbol used as an indication for decreasing, removing, moving up, or zooming out on software programs and hardware devices.
A plus symbol or a horizontal line crossing a vertical line is also a symbol used as an indication to increase, add, move down, or zoom in on software programs and hardware devices. For example, a download dialog box may show a green check mark when the download is complete. The check mark symbol indicates completion or that something is ok. For example, on an iPhone, the Messages icon and each of its messages uses the speech bubble symbol and when someone is typing a speech bubble with three periods is shown. A speech bubble symbol is used in communications to indicate there is a message that needs to be read or that someone is typing a message. A symbol with a wrench or a wrench and screwdriver is another symbol that can be used in place of the gear to indicate an area to adjust the settings or other options. Online services may use a gear icon for the area that lets you change your account settings.
For example, many programs use a gear icon for buttons that allow you to adjust a program's settings. The gear symbol indicates a configuration or settings option. For example, on this page, we have several tips that can be quickly identified with the light bulb next to the word "Tip." A light bulb icon symbol represents a tip or an idea. A question mark symbol represents a question and allows you to access help or online documentation. Network, Wireless, and Internet symbols.