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HTML Working With IMAGE

The document provides information about using images in HTML. It discusses how to embed an image using the <img> tag and required attributes like src and alt. It also covers optional attributes for images like width, height and style to specify dimensions. Additional topics include linking images, using images as floats, common file formats, and an image reference sheet.

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HTML Working With IMAGE

The document provides information about using images in HTML. It discusses how to embed an image using the <img> tag and required attributes like src and alt. It also covers optional attributes for images like width, height and style to specify dimensions. Additional topics include linking images, using images as floats, common file formats, and an image reference sheet.

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HTML Images

Images can improve the design and the appearance of a web page.

Example
<img src="pic_trulli.jpg" alt="Italian Trulli">
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Example
<img src="img_girl.jpg" alt="Girl in a jacket">
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Example
<img src="img_chania.jpg" alt="Flowers in Chania">
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HTML Images Syntax


The HTML <img> tag is used to embed an image in a web page.

Images are not technically inserted into a web page; images are linked to web
pages. The <img> tag creates a holding space for the referenced image.

The <img> tag is empty, it contains attributes only, and does not have a closing
tag.

The <img> tag has two required attributes:

 src - Specifies the path to the image


 alt - Specifies an alternate text for the image
Syntax
<img src="url" alt="alternatetext">

The src Attribute


The required src attribute specifies the path (URL) to the image.

Note: When a web page loads, it is the browser, at that moment, that gets the
image from a web server and inserts it into the page. Therefore, make sure that
the image actually stays in the same spot in relation to the web page, otherwise
your visitors will get a broken link icon. The broken link icon and the alt text are
shown if the browser cannot find the image.

Example
<img src="img_chania.jpg" alt="Flowers in Chania">
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The alt Attribute


The required alt attribute provides an alternate text for an image, if the 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 value of the alt attribute should describe the image:

Example
<img src="img_chania.jpg" alt="Flowers in Chania">
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If a browser cannot find an image, it will display the value of the alt attribute:
Example
<img src="wrongname.gif" alt="Flowers in Chania">
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Tip: A screen reader is a software program that reads the HTML code, and
allows the user to "listen" to the content. Screen readers are useful for people
who are visually impaired or learning disabled.

Image Size - Width and Height


You can use the style attribute to specify the width and height of an image.

Example
<img src="img_girl.jpg" alt="Girl in a
jacket" style="width:500px;height:600px;">
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Alternatively, you can use the width and height attributes:

Example
<img src="img_girl.jpg" alt="Girl in a jacket" width="500" height="600">
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The width and height attributes always define the width and height of the image
in pixels.

Note: Always specify the width and height of an image. If width and height are
not specified, the web page might flicker while the image loads.

Width and Height, or Style?


The width, height, and style attributes are all valid in HTML.

However, we suggest using the style attribute. It prevents styles sheets from
changing the size of images:
Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
img {
width: 100%;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>

<img src="html5.gif" alt="HTML5 Icon" width="128" height="128">

<img src="html5.gif" alt="HTML5 Icon" style="width:128px;height:128px;">

</body>
</html>
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Images in Another Folder


If you have your images in a sub-folder, you must include the folder name in
the src attribute:

Example
<img src="/images/html5.gif" alt="HTML5
Icon" style="width:128px;height:128px;">
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Images on Another Server/Website


Some web sites point to an image on another server.

To point to an image on another server, you must specify an absolute (full) URL
in the src attribute:
Example
<img src="https://www.w3schools.com/images/w3schools_green.jpg" al
t="W3Schools.com">
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Notes on external images: External images might be under copyright. If you


do not get permission to use it, you may be in violation of copyright laws. In
addition, you cannot control external images; they can suddenly be removed or
changed.

Animated Images
HTML allows animated GIFs:

Example
<img src="programming.gif" alt="Computer
Man" style="width:48px;height:48px;">
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Image as a Link
To use an image as a link, put the <img> tag inside the <a> tag:

Example
<a href="default.asp">
<img src="smiley.gif" alt="HTML
tutorial" style="width:42px;height:42px;">
</a>
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Image Floating
Use the CSS float property to let the image float to the right or to the left of a
text:

Example
<p><img src="smiley.gif" alt="Smiley
face" style="float:right;width:42px;height:42px;">
The image will float to the right of the text.</p>

<p><img src="smiley.gif" alt="Smiley


face" style="float:left;width:42px;height:42px;">
The image will float to the left of the text.</p>
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Tip: To learn more about CSS Float, read our CSS Float Tutorial.

Common Image Formats


Here are the most common image file types, which are supported in all
browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera):

Abbreviatio File Format File Extension


n

APNG Animated Portable Network .apng


Graphics

GIF Graphics Interchange Format .gif

ICO Microsoft Icon .ico, .cur

JPEG Joint Photographic Expert .jpg, .jpeg, .jfif, .pjpeg


Group image , .pjp
PNG Portable Network Graphics .png

SVG Scalable Vector Graphics .svg

Chapter Summary
 Use the HTML <img> element to define an image
 Use the HTML src attribute to define the URL of the image
 Use the HTML alt attribute to define an alternate text for an image, if it
cannot be displayed
 Use the HTML width and height attributes or the
CSS width and height properties to define the size of the image
 Use the CSS float property to let the image float to the left or to the right

Note: Loading large images takes time, and can slow down your web page. Use
images carefully.

HTML Exercises
Test Yourself With Exercises
Exercise:
Use the HTML image attributes to set the size of the image to 250 pixels wide and
400 pixels tall.

<img src="scream.png" ="250" ="400">


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HTML Image Tags


Tag Description

<img> Defines an image

<map> Defines an image map

<area> Defines a clickable area inside an image map

<picture> Defines a container for multiple image resources

For a complete list of all available HTML tags, visit our HTML Tag Reference.

HTML Input Types


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This chapter describes the different types for the HTML <input> element.
HTML Input Types
Here are the different input types you can use in HTML:

 <input type="button">
 <input type="checkbox">
 <input type="color">
 <input type="date">
 <input type="datetime-local">
 <input type="email">
 <input type="file">
 <input type="hidden">
 <input type="image">
 <input type="month">
 <input type="number">
 <input type="password">
 <input type="radio">
 <input type="range">
 <input type="reset">
 <input type="search">
 <input type="submit">
 <input type="tel">
 <input type="text">
 <input type="time">
 <input type="url">
 <input type="week">

Tip: The default value of the type attribute is "text".

Input Type Text


<input type="text"> defines a single-line text input field:

Example
<form>
<label for="fname">First name:</label><br>
<input type="text" id="fname" name="fname"><br>
<label for="lname">Last name:</label><br>
<input type="text" id="lname" name="lname">
</form>
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This is how the HTML code above will be displayed in a browser:

First name:

Last name:

Input Type Password


<input type="password"> defines a password field:

Example
<form>
<label for="username">Username:</label><br>
<input type="text" id="username" name="username"><br>
<label for="pwd">Password:</label><br>
<input type="password" id="pwd" name="pwd">
</form>
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This is how the HTML code above will be displayed in a browser:

Username:

Password:

The characters in a password field are masked (shown as asterisks or circles).

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