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Adding strong emphasis to an img tag. Semantics

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I think that it would be perfectly acceptable to do this and preferable.

Sqoo 2010-01-25 10:58:49

semantics is often about making judgement calls, In this case you are highlighting an image in markup if using a strong tag wheras using a stly mearley differentiates visually. You want this image marked differently in the HTML asfter all,

Sqoo 2010-01-25 11:02:52

Yes, that's the point. I think I'll do. Thanks!

Alberto Calvo 2010-01-25 11:18:45

Answer 2

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First of all, I think the HTML 4 spec allows it. Question is, can you rely on what browser will do with it. I would not take my chances with that.

But at least, in many browsers you can attach formatting to

strong img {
    /* mark up for the featured image */
}

And this should then work for all browser that support it.

Roland Bouman 2010-01-25 11:02:29

Oh, sure. In terms of styling there's no problem. Thanks! :)

Alberto Calvo 2010-01-25 11:21:15

BTW: if it's just emphasis you need, you can do `<em><img .. /></em>`. It is completely valid, just like `<strong>`

Roland Bouman 2010-01-25 14:39:56

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Hi Alberto, I wouldn't use the strong tag on images, I am not sure why it would be preferable since it refers to 'emphasized' text only: an aural user agent may use different voices for emphasis, it would be pointless for images.

Why don't you just use a class?

Toxinide 2010-01-25 11:05:24

Yes, that's exactly my doubt. Dunno if it really adds meaning to media content.And regarding aural user agents, Bruce Lawson pointed this article to me: http://www.paciellogroup.com/blog/?p=41 Interesting...

Alberto Calvo 2010-01-25 11:20:54

Ah that's interesting, and a bit more confusing now, I would still go for classes, but that's me :P

Toxinide 2010-01-25 11:46:26

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