The <figure> represents self-contained content, frequently with a caption (<figcaption>), and is typically referenced as a single unit.
| Content categories | Flow content, sectioning root, palpable content. |
|---|---|
| Permitted content | A <figcaption> element, followed by flow content; or flow content followed by a <figcaption> element; or flow content. |
| Tag omission | None, both the starting and ending tag are mandatory. |
| Permitted parents | Any element that accepts Flow content. |
| Permitted ARIA roles |
group, presentation
|
| DOM interface | HTMLElement |
This element only includes the global attributes.
<figure> is an image, illustration, diagram, code snippet, etc., that is referenced in the main flow of a document, but that can be moved to another part of the document or to an appendix without affecting the main flow.<figure> element is excluded from the main outline of the document.<figure> element by inserting a <figcaption> inside it (as the first or the last child).<!-- Just a figure --> <figure> <img src="https://developer.cdn.mozilla.net/media/img/mdn-logo-sm.png" alt="An awesome picture"> </figure> <p></p> <!-- Figure with figcaption --> <figure> <img src="https://developer.cdn.mozilla.net/media/img/mdn-logo-sm.png" alt="An awesome picture"> <figcaption>MDN Logo</figcaption> </figure> <p></p>
<figure>
<figcaption>Get browser details
using navigator</figcaption>
<pre>
function NavigatorExample() {
var txt;
txt = "Browser CodeName: " + navigator.appCodeName;
txt+= "Browser Name: " + navigator.appName;
txt+= "Browser Version: " + navigator.appVersion ;
txt+= "Cookies Enabled: " + navigator.cookieEnabled;
txt+= "Platform: " + navigator.platform;
txt+= "User-agent header: " + navigator.userAgent;
}
</pre>
</figure> <figure> <figcaption><cite>Edsger Dijkstra :-</cite></figcaption> <p>"If debugging is the process of removing software bugs, <br /> then programming must be the process of putting them in"</p> </figure>
"If debugging is the process of removing software bugs,
then programming must be the process of putting them in"
<figure> element could be used to markup a poem.
<figure> <p> Depression is running through my head,<br> These thoughts make me think of death,<br> A darkness which blanks my mind,<br> A walk through the graveyard, what can I find?.... </p> <figcaption><cite>Depression</cite>. By: Darren Harris</figcaption> </figure>
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HTML Living Standard The definition of '<figure>' in that specification. | Living Standard | |
| HTML5 The definition of '<figure>' in that specification. | Recommendation |
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 8 | Yes | 4 | 9 | 11 | 5.1 |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | IE mobile | Opera Android | iOS Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4 | 9 | 11 | 5.1 |
<figcaption> element.
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