<figcaption>

The figure caption element provides a caption or legend for its parent figure.

Since HTML5 Spec ↗

Syntax

<figcaption>...</figcaption>

Examples

<figure>
  <pre><code>npm install</code></pre>
  <figcaption>Install the package.</figcaption>
</figure>
Output
Renders a code block followed by its descriptive caption.

Notes

Must be the first or last child of <figure>. Only one <figcaption> is allowed per figure.

Browser & runtime support

EnvironmentSince version
chrome 8.0
firefox 4.0
safari 5.1
edge 12

See also