Map name attribute

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Definition and usage

name attribute sets or returns the name attribute value.

name attribute specifies the name of the image map.

The name attribute is associated with <img> of usemap attribute related, 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 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 name attribute:

anchorObject.name

Set name attribute:

anchorObject.name = name

Attribute Value

Value Description
name Specifies the name of the image map.

Technical Details

Return Value: String value, representing the name of the image map.

Browser Support

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Related Pages

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <map> name Atributo

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