Question 1

How do I change the size of a flag in flag-icons?

Accepted Answer

You need to set the width and height manually via CSS, as the flags use background images; for example, add a custom class to adjust dimensions based on the 4:3 ratio or squared style.

Question 2

flag-icons vs country-flags npm package: which is better?

Accepted Answer

flag-icons offers a comprehensive SVG collection with CSS integration, while country-flags might provide different formats; flag-icons is better for straightforward CSS-based usage, but compare bundle sizes and features for your needs.

Question 3

Can I use flag-icons with React or Vue?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can import the CSS and use the classes in JSX or templates, but for component-based usage, you might need to create wrappers to handle dynamic changes or accessibility.

Question 4

How to add alt text for accessibility with flag-icons?

Accepted Answer

Since flags are background images, add aria-label or title attributes to the HTML elements, e.g., , to improve screen reader support.

Question 5

Does flag-icons include flags for all countries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it covers all countries using ISO 3166-1-alpha-2 codes, as stated in the README, and is regularly updated to reflect changes.

Question 6

How to customize flag-icons with SASS to reduce file size?

Accepted Answer

Install via npm, then import the SASS file and set variables like $flag-icons-included-countries to include only specific flags, then rebuild the CSS using the provided yarn build command.

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