# HTML <a> shape Attribute

HTML <a> tag

## Example

Use of the shape and coords attribute in an <a> element, to create an image-map:

<object data="planets.gif" alt="Planets" type="image/gif" usemap="#Map1">
<map name="Map1">
<a href="sun.htm" shape="rect" coords="0,0,82,126">The Sun</a>
<a href="mercur.htm"shape="circle" coords="90,58,3">Mercury</a>
<a href="venus.htm" shape="circle" coords="124,58,8">Venus</a>
</map>
</object>
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## Definition and Usage

The <a> shape attribute is not supported in HTML5.

The shape attribute is used together with the coords attribute to specify the size, shape, and placement of a link in an <object> or <img> element.

Tip: To create image-maps that works in all browsers, use the <area> element!

## Browser Support

Attribute |  |  |  |  |
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
shape | Not supported | Not supported | Yes | Not supported | Yes

## Syntax

<a shape="value">

## Attribute Values

Value | Description
--- | ---
default | Specifies the entire region
rect | Defines a rectangular region
circle | Defines a circular region
poly | Defines a polygonal region

HTML <a> tag

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