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HTML <a> shape Attribute
Example
Use of the shape and coords attribute in an <a> element, to create an image-map:
<object data="planets.gif" alt="Planets"
type="image/gif" usemap="#Map1">
<map name="Map1">
<a href="sun.htm" shape="rect" coords="0,0,82,126">The Sun</a>
<a href="mercur.htm"shape="circle" coords="90,58,3">Mercury</a>
<a href="venus.htm" shape="circle" coords="124,58,8">Venus</a>
</map>
</object>
<map name="Map1">
<a href="sun.htm" shape="rect" coords="0,0,82,126">The Sun</a>
<a href="mercur.htm"shape="circle" coords="90,58,3">Mercury</a>
<a href="venus.htm" shape="circle" coords="124,58,8">Venus</a>
</map>
</object>
Try it yourself »
Browser Support
The shape attribute is only supported by Firefox and Opera.
Definition and Usage
The shape attribute is used together with the coords attribute to specify the size, shape, and placement of a link in an <object> or <img> element.
Tip: To create image-maps that works in all browsers, use the <area> element!
Syntax
<a shape="value">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| default | Specifies the entire region |
| rect | Defines a rectangular region |
| circle | Defines a circular region |
| poly | Defines a polygonal region |
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