Yes, there are a few CSS considerations when using SVG sprites with Material-UI:
1. Hiding the SVG Sprite: Since the SVG sprite is a single file containing all the icons, you need to hide it from being displayed on the page. This is typically done by setting the `height` and `opacity` of the sprite container to `0`:
css
.svg-sprite {
height: 0;
opacity: 0;
}
2. Positioning the Icons: When using the `SvgIcon` component to display an icon from the sprite, you need to ensure the `viewBox` attribute is set correctly. This allows the icon to be properly positioned and sized within the `SvgIcon` component.
- If you're importing the sprite using a tool like `@svgr/webpack`, the `inheritViewBox` prop can be used to inherit the `viewBox` from the original SVG:
jsx
<SvgIcon component={MyIcon} inheritViewBox />
- If you're manually setting the `viewBox`, make sure it matches the dimensions of the original SVG icon:
jsx
<SvgIcon viewBox="0 0 24 24">
<use xlinkHref={`#my-icon`} />
</SvgIcon>
3. Styling the Icons: You can style the icons using the `SvgIcon` component's props, such as `color` and `fontSize`. You can also use the `classes` prop to apply custom CSS styles:
jsx
<SvgIcon classes={{ root: 'my-icon-class' }} color="primary" fontSize="large">
<use xlinkHref={`#my-icon`} />
</SvgIcon>
In your CSS, you can then target the `.my-icon-class` class to apply custom styles.
4. Accessibility: When using SVG sprites, make sure to provide appropriate `aria-label` or `aria-labelledby` props to the `SvgIcon` component to ensure the icons are accessible to screen readers.
By following these CSS considerations, you can effectively use SVG sprites with Material-UI components in your React applications.
Citations:[1] https://trailheadtechnology.com/mui-custom-icons-creation-from-svg-sprite-in-react-development/
[2] https://chromium.googlesource.com/external/github.com/google/material-design-icons/%2B/refs/tags/v2.1.3/sprites/
[3] https://mui.com/material-ui/icons/
[4] https://github.com/shhdharmen/material-svg-sprites
[5] https://mui.com/material-ui/api/svg-icon/