HTML area alt Attribute

HTML <area> tag : Use the alt attribute to specify an alternate text for each area in the image map

Definition and Usage

The alt attribute specifies an alternate text for an area, if the image cannot be displayed.

The alt attribute provides alternative information for an image if a user for some reason cannot view it (because of slow connection, an error in the src attribute, or if the user uses a screen reader).

The alt attribute is required if the href attribute is present.

Browser Support

Attribute
alt Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Syntax

<area alt="text">

Attribute Values

Value Description
text Specifies the alternate text for the area, if the image cannot be displayed

❮ HTML <area> tag