HTML - <param>
The HTML <param> Element (or HTML Parameter Element) defines parameters for <object>.
Example
Please see the <object> page for examples on <param>.
Description
The HTML <param> Element (or HTML Parameter Element) defines parameters for <object>.
| Content categories | None. |
|---|---|
| Permitted content | None, it is an empty element. |
| Tag omission | As it is a void element, the start tag must be present and the end tag must not be present. |
| Permitted parent elements | An <object> before any flow content. |
| DOM interface | HTMLParamElement |
Browser Compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 1.0 | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
See Also
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of '<param>' in that specification. |
Living Standard | |
| HTML5 The definition of '<param>' in that specification. |
Recommendation | |
| HTML 4.01 Specification The definition of '<param>' in that specification. |
Recommendation |
License
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Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/html/element/param