HTML DOM Area shape Property

# Area shape Property

Area Object

## Example

Change the shape for a specific area in an image-map:

document.getElementById("venus").shape = "default";
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## Definition and Usage

The shape property sets or returns the value of the shape attribute of an area.

The shape attribute specifies the shape of an area.

The shape attribute is used together with the coords attribute to specify the size, shape, and placement of an area.

Tip: Use the coords property to set or return the value of the coords attribute of an area.

## Browser Support

The shape property is supported in all major browsers.

## Syntax

Return the shape property:

areaObject.shape

Set the shape property:

areaObject.shape="default|rect|circle|poly"

## Property Values

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

## Technical Details

Return Value: | A String, representing the shape type of the area

## More Examples

## Example

Get the shape of a specific area in an image-map:

var x = document.getElementById("venus").shape;

The result of x will be:

circle
Try it yourself »

## Related Pages

HTML reference: HTML <area> shape attribute

Area Object

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