# <figure>

The element that groups self-contained content that may have a caption.

## What is **`<figure>`**?

**`<figure>`** — The element that groups self-contained content that may have a caption.

```html
<figure>
  <img src="pie.jpg" alt="Apple pie">
  <figcaption>Apple pie made this morning.</figcaption>
</figure>
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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