HTML Plug-ins
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HTML Plug-ins
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The purpose of a plug-in is to extend the functionality of a
web browser.
HTML Helpers (Plug-ins)
Helper applications (plug-ins) are computer programs that extend the standard
functionality of a web browser.
Examples of well-known plug-ins are Java applets.
Plug-ins can be added to web pages with the <object>
tag or the <embed>
tag.
Plug-ins can be used for many purposes: display
maps, scan for viruses, verify your bank id, etc.
To display video and audio: Use the <video>
and <audio>
tags.
The <object> Element
The <object>
element is supported by all browsers.
The <object>
element defines an embedded object within an HTML document.
It is used to embed plug-ins (like Java applets, PDF readers,
Flash Players) in web pages.
Example
<object width="400" height="50" data="bookmark.swf"></object>
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The <object>
element can also be used to include HTML in HTML:
Example
<object width="100%" height="500px" data="snippet.html"></object>
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Or images if you like:
Example
<object data="audi.jpeg"></object>
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The <embed> Element
The <embed>
element is supported in all major browsers.
The <embed>
element also defines an embedded object within an HTML document.
Web browsers have supported the <embed> element for a
long time. However, it has not been a part of the HTML
specification before HTML5.
Example
<embed width="400" height="50" src="bookmark.swf">
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Note that the <embed> element does not have a closing tag. It can not
contain alternative text.
The <embed>
element can also be used to include HTML in HTML:
Example
<embed width="100%" height="500px" src="snippet.html">
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Or images if you like:
Example
<embed src="audi.jpeg">
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