Semantics
A perceivable section of content that typically contains a graphical document, images, code snippets, or example text.
Abstract Role
StructureRepresents a non-interactive part of a page that organizes content into coherent units.
Content Category
Flow ContentAn element that structures and organizes the body of a web document.
Allowed Descendants
Flow Children Allowed
No main element descendants allowed.
Usage
Elements that can designate the role in HTML:
figurediv[role=figure]custom-element[role=figure]