Using image maps for linking part of an image

<area>

[krakrazor]

Anyone use <area> still?

If not, what is a better alternative for hyperlinking a part of a big image?

[pentascape]

I have never had to do that, but I would probably use <area>. Other otpions would be to use absolutely positioned divs with transparent backgrounds. Or maybe there is a way of detecting mouse position with JavaScript? Just a guess.

[tedster]

I've got client side image maps with area elements on some sites. It can be the best and simplest approach in some situations, depending on what areas of an image need to be hot or not. Sometimes slicing is just a PITA!