HTML <figure> hidden Attribute

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A hidden attribute on a <figure> tag hides the figure.

Although the figure is not visible, its position on the page is maintained.

Example

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A hidden attribute on an <figure>.
The figure is not visible.

An invisible figure:

<p>An invisible figure:</p>

<figure hidden>
  <img src="/img/html/sangiorgio.jpg">
</figure>

Using hidden

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The hidden attribute hides the <figure> element.

You can specify either 'hidden' (without value) or 'hidden="hidden"'. Both are valid.

A hidden <figure> is not visible, but maintains its position on the page.

Syntax

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<figure hidden>

<figure hidden="hidden">

Values

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Value	Description
hidden	Use value 'hidden' or no value at all.

More Examples

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Clicking the button toggles A hidden attribute on the <figure> element.

<figure id="myfigure">
  <img src="/img/html/sangiorgio.jpg">
</figure>

<br />
<button onclick="toggle(this)">Hide figure</button>

<script>
  let toggle = button => {
    let element = document.getElementById("myfigure");
    let hidden = element.getAttribute("hidden");

    if (hidden) {
       element.removeAttribute("hidden");
       button.innerText = "Hide figure";
    } else {
       element.setAttribute("hidden", "hidden");
       button.innerText = "Show figure";
    }
  }
</script>

Code explanation

Initially the <figure> element has no hidden attribute and is visible.

Clicking the button invokes a JavaScript which toggles A hidden attribute on the <figure>.

Browser support

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Here is when hidden support started for each browser: