figure: The Figure with Caption element

The <figure> HTML element represents self-contained content, potentially with an optional caption, which is specified using the <figcaption> element.

Attributes

Global attributes

accesskey Specifies a keyboard shortcut to activate or focus an element.

aria-* Defines accessibility properties and states for assistive technologies.

class Specifies one or more CSS class names for styling the element.

data-* Stores custom data private to the page or application.

dir Sets the text direction (left-to-right, right-to-left, or auto).

hidden Hides the element from display and assistive technologies.

id Defines a unique identifier for the element within the document.

inputmode Hints which virtual keyboard type to display on mobile devices.

itemid Provides a global identifier for microdata items.

itemprop Defines a property name-value pair for microdata.

itemref Associates properties with an item via element IDs for microdata.

itemscope Creates a new microdata item container.

itemtype Specifies the vocabulary URL for microdata items (like Schema.org).

lang Specifies the primary language of the element’s content.

nonce Provides a cryptographic nonce for Content Security Policy.

role Defines the element’s semantic role for accessibility.

tabindex Controls keyboard navigation order and focusability.

title Provides advisory information displayed as a tooltip.

Example

<figure>
  <img src="/images/indieweb-principles.svg" alt="IndieWeb principles diagram">
  <figcaption>
    The core principles of the IndieWeb movement: own your data, 
    use open standards, and build for yourself first.
  </figcaption>
</figure>

<figure>
  <pre><code>#!/bin/bash
echo "Building your static site..."
bundle exec jekyll build</code></pre>
  <figcaption>Simple build script for a Jekyll-powered personal website</figcaption>
</figure>