HTML Image Map
8 min read
What is HTML Image Map?
In this lesson, we explore HTML Image Map. This is an important concept in HTML development that you will use frequently when building real-world projects. Understanding HTML Image Map will help you write cleaner, more efficient code.
Syntax & Usage
The syntax and usage patterns for HTML Image Map follow standard HTML conventions. Below you will see code examples that demonstrate the most common use cases. Try modifying these examples in your own editor to experiment with different approaches.
Example
Here is a practical example demonstrating HTML Image Map:
Tips & Best Practices
- Always declare the document type with
<!DOCTYPE html> - Use semantic elements for better accessibility and SEO
- Always include
altattributes on images - Validate your HTML using the W3C Markup Validation Service
Summary
In this lesson you learned about HTML Image Map. Practice writing code to reinforce these concepts and move on to the next lesson when you feel comfortable.
Examples
html
<img src="photo.jpg" alt="A beautiful photo" width="400" height="300">
<figure>
<img src="diagram.png" alt="Flow diagram">
<figcaption>Fig.1 - Application Flow</figcaption>
</figure>