Body paragraphs can contain inline figures: , using the
<img> tag. The
<image> below is
instead in a block of its own.
In either case, the alt text to be used if the image cannot be displayed may either be in an @alt attribute, or in an <alt> element contained in the <image> or <img> element. The <image> can also include a <desc> element for mouseover text display.
Figures can include block images, like the one above. Here it is again, as a <fig> with a title this time:
This image map links to other places in the spec, and to a Web site. The paw on the left has a rect that links to the References topic. The paw on the right has a poly that links to the New Elements topic. The nose has a circle that links to a Web site.