HTML <applet> Tag
The applet element is deprecated.
Example
An embedded Java applet:
<applet code="Bubbles.class"
width="350" height="350">
Java applet that draws animated bubbles.
</applet> |
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Definition and Usage
The <applet> tag defines an embedded applet.
Browser Support
Note: There is still some support for the <applet> tag in some browsers, but it requires additional plug-ins/installations to work.
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
The applet element was deprecated in HTML 4.01, and is not supported in XHTML 1.0 Strict DTD.
Tips and Notes
Tip: To include applets, use the <object> tag instead!
Required Attributes
DTD indicates in which DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
DTD |
| code |
URL |
Specifies the file name of a Java applet |
TF |
| object |
name |
Specifies a reference to a serialized representation of an
applet |
TF |
Optional Attributes
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
DTD |
| align |
left
right
top
bottom
middle
baseline |
Specifies the alignment of an applet according to
surrounding elements |
TF |
| alt |
text |
Specifies an alternate text for an applet |
TF |
| archive |
URL |
Specifies the location of an archive file |
TF |
| codebase |
URL |
Specifies a relative base URL for applets specified in the
code attribute |
TF |
| height |
pixels |
Specifies the height of an applet |
TF |
| hspace |
pixels |
Defines the horizontal spacing around an applet |
TF |
| name |
name |
Defines the name for an applet (to use in scripts) |
TF |
| vspace |
pixels |
Defines the vertical spacing around an applet |
TF |
| width |
pixels |
Specifies the width of an applet |
TF |
Standard Attributes
The <applet> tag supports the following standard attributes:
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
DTD |
| class |
classname |
Specifies a classname for an element |
STF |
| id |
id |
Specifies a unique id for an element |
STF |
| style |
style_definition |
Specifies an inline style for an element |
STF |
| title |
text |
Specifies extra information about an element |
STF |
More information about Standard Attributes.
Event Attributes
The <applet> tag does not support any event attributes.
More information about Event Attributes.
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