HTML <a>
shape
Attribute
HTML <a>
Tag
Example
Using shape
and coords
in the <a>
element to create an image map:
<object data="planets.gif" alt="Planets" type="image/gif" usemap="#Map1">
<map name="Map1">
<a href="sun.htm" shape="rect" coords="0,0,82,126">Sun</a>
<a href="mercur.htm" shape="circle" coords="90,58,3">Mercury</a>
<a href="venus.htm" shape="circle" coords="124,58,8">Venus</a>
</map>
</object>
Browser Support
Currently, only Firefox and Opera support the shape
attribute.
Definition and Usage
The shape
attribute, in conjunction with the coords attribute, specifies the size, shape, and position of the link in an <object>
or <img>
element.
Tip: To create an image map that works in all browsers, use the <area> element!
Syntax
Attribute Values
Value |
Description |
default |
Specifies the entire area. |
rect |
Defines a rectangular area. |
circle |
Defines a circular area. |
poly |
Defines a polygonal area. |
HTML <a>
Tag