Hot spot definition  - <AREA>

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Description
Defines a hot spot within an image which responds when clicked. This allows client side image mapping rather than depending on code running on the server. See also <MAP>.
Attributes
NameValuesDescription
alttextAlternative entry
classclassnameClass of the element which is used to associate the element with a style sheet.
coordsstring
dirltr|rtlThe direction in which text flows when surrounded by text which flows in different directions.
event_namescript_codeDefines script to run on event such as OnMouseOver
hrefurlAnchor reference as a URL.
idstringA unique name to identify an element.
langlanguage_typeThe ISO description for the language of the element.
languagejavascript|jscript|vbscript|vbs
namestringNames a tag, particularly important in client side progamming and essential when submitting form data.
nohref
notab
shapecirc|circle|poly|polygon|rect|rectangle
stylestringSpecifies style information for the element.
tabindexnumberAllocates a tab order to over-ride the order of the elements on the web page.
targetwindow_name|_parent|_blank|_top|_selfWindow or frame where the new page should be loaded.
titlestringTitle for element which is often displayed as a tool-tip when the cursor hovers over the element.

Example
<area shape="rect" coords="0,0,25,25" href="page2.htm" alt="goto page 2">
Will be displayed as :
goto page 2

Compatability
HTMLNETSCAPEINTERNET EXPLORER
4.1N2N3N4N6IE3IE4IE5IE6
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

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