Web/API/HTMLImageElement/isMap

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The HTMLImageElement proeprty isMap is a Boolean value which indicates that the image is to be used by a server-side image map. This may only be used on images located within an <a> element.

Note: For accessibility reasons, you should generally avoid using server-side image maps, as they require the use of a mouse. Use a client-side image map instead.


Syntax

htmlImageElement.isMap = true|false;
let isMap = htmlImageElement.isMap;

Value

A Boolean value which is true if the image is being used for a server-side image map; otherwise, the value is false.

Usage notes

When an image marked as being part of a server-side image map is clicked, the browser constructs the string "?x,y", where x and y indicate the coordinates at which the mouse was clicked as offsets from the top-left corner of the image, specified in CSS pixels.

The browser then fetches that URL from the server and displays or downloads it depending on the value of the download attribute.

Unlike server-side image maps, client-side image maps don't cause the <img> element to adopt interactive content mode.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Living StandardThe definition of 'HTMLImageElement.isMap' in that specification. Living Standard

Browser compatibility

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Desktop Mobile
Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari Android webview Chrome for Android Firefox for Android Opera for Android Safari on iOS Samsung Internet
isMap Chrome

Full support 1

Edge

Full support 12

Firefox

Full support Yes

IE

?

Opera

Full support Yes

Safari

Full support Yes

WebView Android

Full support Yes

Chrome Android

Full support Yes

Firefox Android

Full support Yes

Opera Android

?

Safari iOS

Full support Yes

Samsung Internet Android

Full support Yes

Legend

Full support  
Full support
Compatibility unknown  
Compatibility unknown