In HTML, <map> is used for

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  1. defining a path between two nodes in an image
  2. defining clickable region in an image
  3. highlighting an area in an image
  4. defining the site-map of a web-site

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Option 2 : defining clickable region in an image
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The correct answer is option 2.

key-point-imageKey Points

  • The <map> tag is used to define an image map. An image map is an image with clickable areas.
  • The required name attribute of the <map> element is associated with the <img>'s use map attribute and creates a relationship between the image and the map.
  • An image map is made up of an image with clickable areas. When you click on the image, it will open to a new or previously selected destination.

Code

<html>

<head>
...
</head>

<body>
...
<map name = "html">
<area shape = "circle" coords = "154,150,59" href = "about/about_team.htm" alt = "Team" target = "_self" />
</map>
</body>

</html>

∴ Hence the correct answer is defining the clickable region in an image.

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