HTML Area shape Attribute

Definition and Usage

The shape attribute specifies the shape of an area in a specified object or image.
Used together with the map element and coords attribute.

Syntax

<area shape="link_shape" />

Syntax Example

<area shape="rect" />

Attribute Values

Value	Description
default	The entire area.
rect	A rectangular region.
circle	A circular region.
poly	A polygonal region.

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Browser Support

The attribute is supported in all major browsers.