Can a element be used without a ? If so, in what scenarios?
Difficulty level
No, they always come together.
Yes, when the content is self-explanatory.
Yes, when the figure is used inside an article.
Yes, when using multiple images.
The
element can absolutely be used without a. It's not mandatory to have a caption for every figure. If the content inside the
is self-explanatory or if a caption might be redundant or unnecessary, one can omit the. However, when context or an explanation is beneficial, then should be included.