Example
Return the hostname of the URL for a specific area in an image-map:
var x =
document.getElementById("venus").hostname;
The result of x will be:
www.w3ii.com
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Definition and Usage
The hostname property sets or returns the hostname part of the href attribute value.
The href attribute specifies the destination of a link in an area.
Browser Support
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hostname | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
Return the hostname property:
areaObject.hostname
Set the hostname property:
areaObject.hostname=hostname
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| hostname | Specifies the hostname of a URL |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the domain name (or IP address) of the URL |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Change the hostname of a specific area in an image-map:
document.getElementById("venus").host = "www.example.com";
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Related Pages
JavaScript reference: location.hostname Property
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