DITA 1.3 Language Reference : Language reference: All-inclusive edition : Topic elements : Body elements : fig
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fig
The fig element is a figure (sometimes called an "exhibit") with an optional title for a wide variety of content. A figure commonly contains an image or artwork, but it can contain several kinds of text objects as well. A title is placed inside the figure to provide a caption that describes the content.
Use the desc element to provide a longer description of the figure following the title.
Content models
See appendix for information about this element in OASIS document type shells.
Inheritance
- topic/fig
Example 68. Example
<fig expanse="column">
<title>The Handshake</title>
<image href="handshake.jpg" placement="break">
<alt>The Handshake</alt>
</image>
</fig>
Attributes
The following attributes are available on this element: Universal attribute group, Display attribute group, outputclass, and spectitle.