Map name attribute

HTML DOM Map Object

Definition and usage

name Attribute sets or returns the name of the image map. name attribute value.

name Attribute specifies the name of the image map.

The name attribute is associated with <img> of usemap attribute Associated, and create a relationship between the image and the map.

Note:When setting the name attribute, you should also set the usemap attribute of <img> - if not set, the relationship between the image and the map will no longer exist (the clickable area will no longer be clickable).

Note:In HTML5,<map> The id attribute of the element must be the same as name attribute Have the same value (and cannot be null or empty).

Example

Example 1

Get the name of the image map:

var x = document.getElementById("planetmap").name;

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Example 2

Change the name of the image map:

document.getElementById("planetmap").name = "newMapName";

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Syntax

Return the name attribute:

anchorObject.name

Set the name attribute:

anchorObject.name = name

Attribute Value

Value Description
name Specifies the name of the image map.

Technical Details

Return Value: A string value representing the name of the image map.

Browser Support

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Related Pages

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <map> name Attribute

HTML DOM Map Object