HTML Background Images
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What is HTML Background Images?
HTML images are embedded using the <img> tag. This is a self-closing tag that requires a src attribute (the image path) and an alt attribute (alternative text for accessibility).
Syntax & Usage
The syntax and usage patterns for HTML Background Images follow standard HTML conventions. Below you will see code examples that demonstrate the most common use cases. Try modifying these examples in your own editor to experiment with different approaches.
Example
Here is a practical example demonstrating HTML Background Images:
Tips & Best Practices
- Always declare the document type with
<!DOCTYPE html> - Use semantic elements for better accessibility and SEO
- Always include
altattributes on images - Validate your HTML using the W3C Markup Validation Service
Summary
In this lesson you learned about HTML Background Images. Practice writing code to reinforce these concepts and move on to the next lesson when you feel comfortable.
Examples
html
<img src="photo.jpg" alt="A beautiful photo" width="400" height="300">
<figure>
<img src="diagram.png" alt="Flow diagram">
<figcaption>Fig.1 - Application Flow</figcaption>
</figure>