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 ### SVG
 The SVG sprite for the controls icons can be loaded two ways:
-- By passing the path to the sprite as the `iconUrl` option; or
+- By passing the *relative* path to the sprite as the `iconUrl` option; or
 - Using AJAX, injecting the sprite into a hidden div. 
 
 #### Using the `iconUrl` option