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HTML Images Syntax

The document discusses HTML image syntax and attributes. It explains that the <img> tag is used to define images and includes the src attribute to specify the image URL. The alt attribute provides alternate text if the image fails to load. Width and height attributes or style properties can specify the image size in pixels. Images can be stored in other folders or servers by specifying the file path in the src attribute. Images can also be used as links or floated for layout purposes. Screen readers are used to audibly describe image content for visually impaired users.

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HTML Images Syntax

The document discusses HTML image syntax and attributes. It explains that the <img> tag is used to define images and includes the src attribute to specify the image URL. The alt attribute provides alternate text if the image fails to load. Width and height attributes or style properties can specify the image size in pixels. Images can be stored in other folders or servers by specifying the file path in the src attribute. Images can also be used as links or floated for layout purposes. Screen readers are used to audibly describe image content for visually impaired users.

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HTML Images Syntax

In HTML, images are defined with the <img> tag.

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

The src attribute specifies the URL (web address) of the image:

<img src="url”>

The alt Attribute


The 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">

If a browser cannot find an image, it will display the value of the alt attribute:

Example

Note: The alt attribute is required. A web page will not validate correctly


without it.

<img src="wrongname.gif" alt="Flowers in Chania”>

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;”>

Alternatively, you can use the width and height attributes:

Example

<img src="img_girl.jpg" alt="Girl in a jacket" width="500" height="600”>

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 page might flicker while the image loads.

Width and Height, or Style?


The width, height, and style attributes are 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>
</htm>
Images in Another Folder
If not specified, the browser expects to find the image in the same folder as the
web page.

However, it is common to store images in a sub-folder. You must then include


the folder name in the src attribute:

Example

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

Images on Another Server


Some web sites store their images on image servers.

Actually, you can access images from any web address in the world:

Example

<img src="https://www.w3schools.com/images/w3schools_green.jpg" alt="W3Sc
hools.com”>

Animated Images
HTML allows animated GIFs:

Example

<img src="programming.gif" alt="Computer
Man" style="width:48px;height:48px;”>

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>

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>

HTML Screen Readers


A screen reader is a software program that reads the HTML code, converts the
text, and allows the user to "listen" to the content. Screen readers are useful for
people who are visually impaired or learning disabled.

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 to define the size of the image
 Use the CSS width and height properties to define the size of the image
(alternatively)
 Use the CSS float property to let the image float

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