Area alt attribute
Definition and usage
Alt Attribute to set or return the area Alt attribute The value.
If the image cannot be displayed, the alt attribute specifies the alternative text for the area.
Example
Example 1
Get the alternative text for a specific area in the image map:
var x = document.getElementById("venus").alt;
Example 2
Change the alternative text for a specific area in the image map:
document.getElementById("venus").alt = "The planet Venus";
Syntax
Return the alt attribute:
areaObject.alt
Set the alt attribute:
areaObject.alt = text
Attribute Value
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| text | The alternative text for the area. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A string value representing the alternative text for the area. |
|---|
Browser Support
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
| Support | Support | Support | Support | Support |
Related Pages
HTML Reference Manual:The alt attribute of HTML <area>
