HTML <area> target attribute

HTML <area> Tag

Definition and Usage

target attribute specifies the location where the linked document is opened.

is only present href attribute when used.

Example

Use the target attribute to specify the location where the linked document is opened in the image map:

<map name="planetmap">
<area shape="rect" coords="0,0,114,576" href="sun.html" alt="Sun" target="_blank">
<area shape="circle" coords="190,230,5" href="mercur.html" alt="Mercury">
<area shape="circle" coords="228,230,5" href="venus.html" alt="Venus">
</map>

Try It Yourself

Syntax

<area target="_blank|_self|_parent|_top|framename">

Attribute Value

Value Description
_blank Open the linked document in a new window or tab.
_self Open the linked document in the same frame as the click (default).
_parent Open the linked document in the entire window.
_top Open the linked document in the entire window.
framename Open the linked document in the specified iframe.

Browser Support

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HTML <area> Tag