A hidden attribute on a <figure> tag hides the figure.
Although the figure is not visible, its position on the page is maintained.
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>
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.
<figure hidden>
<figure hidden="hidden">
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| hidden | Use value 'hidden' or no value at all. |
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>
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>.
Here is when hidden support started for each browser:
 Chrome
|
6.0 | Sep 2010 |
 Firefox
|
4.0 | Mar 2011 |
 IE/Edge
|
9.0 | Mar 2011 |
 Opera
|
11.1 | Mar 2011 |
 Safari
|
5.0 | Jun 2010 |
