More Intuitive Search Icon - Maginfying Glass or Pair of Binoculars? [closed]

1. Why is a magnifying glass the search icon?
2. What is one problem with using a magnifying glass metaphor to provide detail for an overview?
3. What is the use of search icon?
4. How do I add a magnifying glass icon in HTML?

Why is a magnifying glass the search icon?

The magnifying-glass icon saves space, so more websites use it. It's OK to be flexible with previous guidelines, so long as we acknowledge that the users' needs remain unchanged. People don't care what the search area looks like: they just want a place where they can quickly go to type in their search query.

What is one problem with using a magnifying glass metaphor to provide detail for an overview?

One of these problems is the display of content in or around the user's field of view, which can result in occlusion of physical objects, distractions, interference with conversations, and a limited view of the user's natural environment.

What is the use of search icon?

Include a magnifying glass icon in your search bars

Icons act as mental shortcuts and visual cues for an action or an object. For the search action, the magnifying glass is the universally accepted symbol, and using it will make it easy for users to recognize your search bar even when there is no text label.

How do I add a magnifying glass icon in HTML?

First make sure you have added Font Awesome Icon library. If this library is added just add the HTML css class fa-solid fa-magnifying-glass to any element to add the icon. Font Awesome magnifying glass Icon can be resized as per your need.