Example A simple three-framed page: <html> <frameset cols="25%,50%,25%"> <frame src="frame_a.htm&quo...
Example
A simple three-framed page:<html> <frameset cols="25%,50%,25%"> <frame src="frame_a.htm" /> <frame src="frame_b.htm" /> <frame src="frame_c.htm" /> </frameset> </html> |
Definition and Usage
The <frame> tag defines one particular window (frame) within a frameset.Each frame in a frameset can have different attributes, such as border, scrolling, the ability to resize, etc.
Browser Support
The <frame> tag is supported in all major browsers.Differences Between HTML and XHTML
In HTML the <frame> tag has no end tag.In XHTML the <frame> tag must be properly closed.
Tips and Notes
Note: If you want to validate a page containing frames, be sure the doctype is set to "Frameset DTD".Important: You cannot use the body element together with the frameset element. However, if you add a <noframes> tag containing some text for browsers that do not support frames, you will have to enclose the text in a body element.
Optional Attributes
DTD indicates in which DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.| Attribute | Value | Description | DTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| frameborder | 0 1 | Specifies whether or not to display border around the frame | F |
| longdesc | URL | A URL to a long description of the frame contents. Use it for browsers that do not support frames | F |
| marginheight | pixels | Defines the top and bottom margins in the frame | F |
| marginwidth | pixels | Defines the left and right margins in the frame | F |
| name | frame_name | Defines a unique name for the frame (to use in scripts) | F |
| noresize | noresize | When set to noresize the user cannot resize the frame | F |
| scrolling | yes no auto | Determines scrollbar action | F |
| src | URL | Defines the URL of the file to show in the frame | F |
