HTML DOM Map Object
Map Object
The Map object represents an HTML <map> element.
Access a Map Object
You can access a <map> element by using getElementById():
var x = document.getElementById("myMap");
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Create a Map Object
You can create a <map> element by using the document.createElement() method:
var x = document.createElement("MAP");
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Map Object Collections
| Collection | Description |
|---|---|
| areas | Returns a collection of all <area> elements in an image-map |
| images | Returns a collection of all <img> and <object> elements associated with the image-map |
Map Object Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Sets or returns the value of the name attribute of an image-map |
Standard Properties and Events
The Map object also supports the standard properties and events.
Related Pages
HTML DOM reference: Area object
HTML reference: HTML <map> tag
HTML reference: HTML <area> tag
