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HTML figcaption Tag

Last Updated : 11 Jul, 2025
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The <figcaption> tag in HTML is used to provide a caption or description for a <figure> element.

  • This tag is typically used to describe an image, illustration, chart, or any other content that requires an explanation.
  • It helps to improve accessibility and search engine optimization (SEO) by associating descriptive text with visual content.
  • The <figcaption> element can be placed as the first or last child of the <figure> element. 
HTML 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<body>
  <figure>
    <img src="http://media.geeksforgeeks.org/gfg-gg-logo.svg" 
         alt="gfglogo">
    <figcaption>
      GFG logo
    </figcaption>
  </figure>
</body>

</html>

Syntax:

<figure>
  <img src="image.jpg" alt="Description of the image">
  <figcaption>This is the caption or description of the image.</figcaption>
</figure>

Note: This tag is new in HTML5. The <figcaption> tag also supports the Global Attributes and Event Attributes in HTML.

More Example:

HTML 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<head>
  <style>
    figure {
      text-align: center;
      margin: 20px;
    }

    figcaption {
      font-style: italic;
      color: #555;
      margin-top: 5px;
    }
  </style>
</head>

<body>
  <figure>
    <img src="http://media.geeksforgeeks.org/wp-content/uploads/20241127115934034573/lack.jpg"
      alt="A beautiful landscape with mountains and a lake" width="200">
    <figcaption>
      A stunning view of the mountains reflecting in the lake at sunset.
    </figcaption>
  </figure>

  <figure>
    <img src="http://media.geeksforgeeks.org/wp-content/uploads/20241127115934261155/forest.jpg"
      alt="A serene forest with tall trees and sunlight filtering through" width="200">
    <figcaption>
      A tranquil forest scene with sunlight streaming through the trees.
    </figcaption>
  </figure>
</body>

</html>

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