Stacked Folders Facing Left (History / Archive) Free Icons | Vector Assets

Accumulated records and reference, “Folders Stacked Facing Left”

Icon material of 2 folders slightly tilted and overlapping to left (back side), contrary to previous “Right facing.” While right direction implies “Progress” or “Submission,” this left-facing form is suitable for expressing concepts of input and stock such as “History (Log)” looking back on created data, “Reference” reading stored materials, or “Inbox.”

Specific Usage Scenes and Suggestions

This icon is used in scenes adjusting left-right balance of design or emphasizing “Storage” of data.

• For Display of Archive / Past Log
  As a link to data warehouse already completed and accumulated such as “Past project list” or “Back numbers.”
• For Guidance of “Reference” Materials
  As a mark indicating folder containing non-editable “Read-only files” or “Reference materials” like manuals.
• For Inbox / Download Destination
  As an icon of “Inbox” or “Download folder” with image coming into hand (left side) from server.
• As “Pair” of Design
  As a decoration making symmetrical and beautiful layout by placing “Right-facing folder” on right and this “Left-facing folder” on left of screen and sandwiching central title.
• For Expression of “Back” Hierarchy
  As a navigation icon to return to one upper hierarchy or parent folder in directory structure.

Editing Tips and Benefits of SVG Format

Free materials distributed on this site are also provided in vector format (SVG file) that does not deteriorate.

This left-facing icon demonstrates true value by combining with previous right-facing icon. Using SVG editing software (Illustrator, etc.), placing 2 icons side by side creates lively impression like “Library” where large amount of documents are organized. Also, making slightly desaturated (dull) color for archive is technique to bring out atmosphere of “Storage.”

Related Keywords

Folder, Two, Overlap, Left facing, Inverted, File, History, Log, Archive, Reference, Storage, Receive, Stock, Organize, Icon