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Tech Writing: Name for icon that looks like a magnifying glass

In a web application, I have a screen that includes the following (redacted):

The functionality is that if the thingy to the right of "Confirm" is not present, you can click Confirm to approve a transaction. If the thingy is present, there's an issue with the transaction and you can't approve it at this time.

But, what do I call it? Magnifying glass icon? Or is icon even the correct word.

Oh, the hairs I split... :)

Thanks,
Steve

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Stephen Kairys

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Agreed on the magnifying glass not being the best choice. That said, is "icon" the correct term here? I tend to think of icons as items on my Windows desktop, but I suppose that concept might apply here.

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Stephen Kairys

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Just hit me. "symbol" instead of "icon"?

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Stephen Kairys

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@Joe, I know this is off-topic, but how on earth can i tag your 2nd comment as an ASSISTED or HELPFUL solution? The ASSISTED SOLUTION icon is gone!

Joe Winograd

There's a new closing process. It is explained here:
How do I close my question?

There are two discussions going on now about the new closing process:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/discussions/220483/endorsement-vs-helpful.html
https://www.experts-exchange.com/discussions/220484/2-April-2018-Release-Notes.html

I suggest that you weigh in on them. Regards, Joe

Stephen Kairys

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Thank you , Joe, for the terminology clarification. "Magnifying Glass icon" it is.

Joe Winograd

You're welcome, Steve...I think you made the right choice. And thanks for weighing in at the new-closing-process discussion.