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# Area protocol property [ Area Object](#) * * * ## Definition and Usage The protocol property sets or returns the protocol part of the href attribute value. ## Syntax areaObject.protocol=_protocol_ * * * ## Browser Support  The protocol property is supported by all major browsers. * * * ## Example ## Example The following example returns the protocol of the "Venus" area:

Venus area's protocol: document.write(document.getElementById('venus').protocol);

The output of the above example: Venus area's protocol: http: [Try it »](#) * * Area Object](#)