ISO/IEC 11581 applies to icons that are shown on a screen, that users can manipulate and interact with, and that represent data, or computer system functions. This part of ISO/IEC 11581 addresses only object icons. “Object icons” is a term used in ISO/IEC 11581 to describe icons that represent functions by association with an object and
that can be moved and opened. Other types of icons are covered in other parts of the standard that are listed in the Foreword.
Annex A describes the information to be given when submitting new object icons for inclusion in this part of ISO/IEC 11581.