2ert12023 09.28, HTML images 3 w Tutorialsy —Exercisesw Servicese§ QO Log in schools HTML Images [crv] Looe | Images can improve the design and the appearance of a web page. Example Example nitpsdimww:adschools.cominimiihtm|_images.asp wna2ert12023 09.28, HTML images 3 w Tutorialsy —Exercisesw Servicese§ QO Log in Example HTML Images Syntax The HTML tag is used to embed an image in a web page. Images are not technically inserted into a web page; images are linked to web pages. The tag creates a holding space for the referenced image. The tag is empty, it contains attributes only, and does not have a closing tag, The tag has two required attributes: * src - Specifies the path to the image * alt - Specifies an alternate text for the image Syntax | The src Attribute The required src attribute specifies the path (URL) to the image. Note: When a web page loads, it is the browser, at that moment, that gets the image from a web server and inserts it into the page. Therefore, make sure that the image nitpsdimww:adschools.cominimiihtm|_images.asp ana2ert12023 09.28, HTML images 3 w Tutorialsy —Exercisesw Servicese§ QO Log in schools Example img_chania.jpg” alt="Flowers in Chania"> The alt Attribute The required alt attribute provides an alternate text for an image, if the user for some reason cannot view it (because of slow connection, an error in the src attribute, or if the user uses a screen reader). The value of the alt attribute should describe the image: Example nitpsdimww:adschools.cominimiihtm|_images.asp ana2ori12029 09 28 HTML Images w i Tutorialsy —Exercisesw Servicese§ QO Log in schools Laaiipie Tip: A screen reader is a software program that reads the HTML code, and allows the user to "listen" to the content. Screen readers are useful for people who are visually impaired or learning disabled. Image Size - Width and Height You can use the style attribute to specify the width and height of an image. Example Alternatively, you can use the width and height attributes: Example Girl in a jacket" width="500" height="600"> nitpsdimww:adschools.cominimiihtm|_images.asp ana2ert12023 09.28, HTML images 3 w Tutorialsy —Exercisesw Servicese§ QO Log in schools Note: Always specify the width and height of an image. If width and height are not specified, the web page might flicker while the image loads Width and Height, or Style? The width, height, and style attributes are all valid in HTML. However, we suggest using the style attribute. It prevents styles sheets from changing the size of images: Example Images in Another Folder nitpsdimww:adschools.cominimiihtm|_images.asp sin2ert12023 09.28, HTML images 3 w Tutorials Exercisesw Servicesey§ QO Login Example Images on Another Server/Website Some web sites point to an image on another server. To point to an image on another server, you must specify an absolute (full) URL in the src attribute: Example Notes on external images: External images might be under copyright. If you do not get permission to use it, you may be in violation of copyright laws. In addition, you cannot control external images; they can suddenly be removed or changed. Animated Images HTML allows animated GIFs: Example nitpsdimww:adschools.cominimiihtm|_images.asp ena2ert12023 09.28, HTML images 3 w Tutorialsy —Exercisesw Servicese§ QO Log in schools Image as a Link To use an image asa link, put the tag inside the tag: Example Image Floating Use the CSS float property to let the image float to the right or to the left of a text: Example

The image will float to the right of the text.

The image will float to the left of the text.

nitpsdimww:adschools.cominimiihtm|_images.asp m92ert12023 09.28, HTML images 3 w Tutorials Exercisesw Servicesey§ QO Login schools Common Image Formats Here are the most common image file types, which are supported in all browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera): Abbreviation File Format File Extension APNG Animated Portable Network Graphics .apng GIF Graphics Interchange Format gif Ico Microsoft Icon .ico, .cur JPEG Joint Photographic Expert Group ipa, jpeg, .jfif, .pipea, image -pip PNG Portable Network Graphics -png SVG Scalable Vector Graphics “svg Chapter Summary * Use the HTML element to define an image + Use the HTML src attribute to define the URL of the image + Use the HTML alt attribute to define an alternate text for an image, if it cannot be displayed * Use the HTML width and height attributes or the CSS width and height properties to define the size of the image * Use the CSS float property to let the image float to the left or to the right Note: Loading large images takes time, and can slow down your web page. Use images carefully. nitpsdimww:adschools.cominimiihtm|_images.asp ana2ert12023 09.28, HTML images 3 w Tutorials Exercisesw Servicesey§ QO Login Exercise: Use the HTML image attributes to set the size of the image to 250 pixels wide and 400 pixels tall, Start the Exercise HTML Image Tags Tag Description Defines an image