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HTML <img> hidden Attribute

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A hidden attribute on an <img> tag hides the image.

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

Example

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

A hidden image:

<p>A hidden image:</p>

<img src="/img/html/parliament.jpg" hidden>

Using hidden

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The hidden attribute hides the <img> element.

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

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

Syntax

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<img hidden>

<img 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 <img> element.

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

Code explanation

Initially, the <img> element has no hidden attribute and can be seen.

Repeatedly clicking the button calls JavaScript that toggles the hidden attribute from the <img> element.

The hidden attribute hides the image.

Browser support

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Here is when hidden support started for each browser:

Chrome	1.0	Sep 2008
Firefox	1.0	Sep 2002
IE/Edge	1.0	Aug 1995
Opera	1.0	Jan 2006
Safari	1.0	Jan 2003

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