ExampleA simple three-framed page: <frameset cols="33%,34%,33%"> <frame src="frame_a.htm" /> <frame src="frame_b.htm" /> <frame src="frame_c.htm" /> </frameset> | Browser Support |
1. Definition and Usage
The <frame> tag is not supported in HTML5.
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.
2. Tips and Notes
Note: If you want to validate a page containing frames, be sure the <!DOCTYPE> is set to either "HTML Frameset DTD" or "XHTML Frameset DTD".
3. Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
The <frame> tag is not supported in HTML5, but is supported in HTML 4.01.
4. Differences Between HTML and XHTML
In HTML, the <frame> tag has no end tag. In XHTML, the <frame> tag must be properly closed.
5. Optional Attributes
DTD indicates in which HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0 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 a border around a frame | F |
| longdesc | URL | Specifies a page that contains a long description of the content of a frame | F |
| marginheight | pixels | Specifies the top and bottom margins of a frame | F |
| marginwidth | pixels | Specifies the left and right margins of a frame | F |
| name | name | Specifies the name of a frame | F |
| noresize | noresize | Specifies that a frame is not resizable | F |
| scrolling | yes no auto | Specifies whether or not to display scrollbars in a frame | F |
| src | URL | Specifies the URL of the document to show in a frame | F |
6. Standard Attributes
The <frame> tag supports the Standard Attributes in HTML.
7. Event Attributes
According to the W3C, the <frame> tag does not support any event attributes in HTML 4.01. However, the onload event is supported in all browsers.
