External Link Icons
How little does an icon need to say “go outside”? Try fewer lines, shorter arrows, and a lighter footprint beside the same link text.
Controls apply to the candidates. The filled arrow has no stroke.
Side by side
In context
Small text: read the documentation (opens in a new tab) before getting started.
Body text: find more details on the project website (opens in a new tab) or save it for later.
All sample links open example.com in a new tab. Try hovering, tabbing through the links, and narrowing the window to judge the icon at reading size. Right arrows and chevrons can also suggest a next step; the diagonal options give a more distinct outward cue.