Example The first frame with a top and bottom margin of 50 pixels, and the second frame with a top and bottom margin of 0 pixels: <frameset cols=”50%,50%”> <frame src=”frame_a.htm” marginheight=”50″> <frame src=”frame_b.htm” marginheight=”0″> </frameset> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <frame> tag is not supported in HTML5. The marginheight attribute specifies the height between the content and […]
Form Object The Form object represents an HTML <form> element. Access a Form Object You can access a <form> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“myForm”); Try it Yourself » Tip: You can also access a <form> element by using the forms collection. Create a Form Object You can create a <form> element by using the document.createElement() […]
Example Create a drop-down list with four options: <select> <option value=”volvo”>Volvo</option> <option value=”saab”>Saab</option> <option value=”mercedes”>Mercedes</option> <option value=”audi”>Audi</option> </select> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <select> element is used to create a drop-down list. The <option> tags inside the <select> element define the available options in the list. Browser Support Element <select> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tips and Notes […]
Example A drop-down list with four options: <select> <option value=”volvo”>Volvo</option> <option value=”saab”>Saab</option> <option value=”opel”>Opel</option> <option value=”audi”>Audi</option> </select> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <option> tag defines an option in a select list. <option> elements go inside a <select> or <datalist> element. Browser Support Element <option> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tips and Notes Note: The <option> tag can be used without any […]
Example Three radio buttons with labels: <form action=”/action_page.php”> <label for=”male”>Male</label> <input type=”radio” name=”gender” id=”male” value=”male”><br> <label for=”female”>Female</label> <input type=”radio” name=”gender” id=”female” value=”female”><br> <label for=”other”>Other</label> <input type=”radio” name=”gender” id=”other” value=”other”><br><br> <input type=”submit” value=”Submit”> </form> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <label> tag defines a label for an <input> element. The <label> element does not render as anything special for the user. However, it provides a usability improvement for mouse users, because if […]
Footer Object The Footer Object is new in HTML5. The Footer object represents an HTML <footer> element. Note: The <footer> element is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions. Access a Footer Object You can access a <footer> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“myFooter”); Try it Yourself » Create a Footer Object […]
Not Supported in HTML5. Example Specify the font size, font face and color of text: <font size=”3″ color=”red”>This is some text!</font> <font size=”2″ color=”blue”>This is some text!</font> <font face=”verdana” color=”green”>This is some text!</font> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <font> tag is not supported in HTML5. Use CSS instead. The <font> tag specifies the font face, font size, and […]
Figcaption Object The Figcaption Object is new in HTML5. The Figcaption object represents an HTML <figcaption> element. Access a Figcaption Object You can access a <figcaption> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“myFigCap”); Try it Yourself » Create a Figcaption Object You can create a <figcaption> element by using the document.createElement() method: Example var x […]
Example Use a <figure> element to mark up a photo in a document: <figure> <img src=”img_pulpit.jpg” alt=”The Pulpit Rock” width=”304″ height=”228″> </figure> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <figure> tag specifies self-contained content, like illustrations, diagrams, photos, code listings, etc. While the content of the <figure> element is related to the main flow, its position is independent […]
Example Group related elements in a form: <form> <fieldset> <legend>Personalia:</legend> Name: <input type=”text” size=”30″><br> Email: <input type=”text” size=”30″><br> Date of birth: <input type=”text” size=”10″> </fieldset> </form> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <legend> tag defines a caption for the <fieldset> element. Browser Support Element <legend> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5 The “align” attribute is not supported in HTML5. […]
Example Specify that the two header cells are headers for columns: <table> <tr> <th></th> <th scope=”col”>Month</th> <th scope=”col”>Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>February</td> <td>$80</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The scope attribute specifies whether a header cell is a header for a column, row, or group of columns or […]
Example Vertical align the content inside <th> elements: <table> <tr> <th valign=”bottom”>Month</th> <th valign=”bottom”>Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The valign attribute specifies the vertical alignment of the content in a header cell. Browser Support Attribute valign Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Compatibility Notes The valign attribute of <th> […]
Example Header cells with a predefined width: <table> <tr> <th width=”70%”>Month</th> <th width=”30%”>Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>$80</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The width attribute specifies the width of a table header cell. Normally, a cell takes up the space it needs to display the content. The width attribute […]
Example An HTML table with a header cell that spans three rows: <table> <tr> <th>Month</th> <th>Savings</th> <th rowspan=”3″>Savings for holiday!</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>$80</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » More “Try it Yourself” examples below. Definition and Usage The rowspan attribute defines the number of rows a header cell should span. […]
Example A header cell with a nowrap attribute: <table> <tr> <th>Month</th> <th nowrap>My Savings for a new car</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>$80</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The nowrap attribute is a boolean attribute. When present, it specifies that the content inside a header cell should not wrap. […]
Example Two header cells with a predefined height: <table> <tr> <th height=”100″>Month</th> <th height=”100″>Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>$80</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The height attribute specifies the height of a header cell. If no height attribute is set, a header cell takes up the space it needs to […]
Example Specify the <th> element each header cell is related to: <table> <tr> <th id=”name” colspan=”2″>Name</th> </tr> <tr> <th headers=”name”>Firsname</th> <th headers=”name”>Lastname</th> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The headers attribute specifies one or more header cells a header cell is related to. Browser Support Attribute headers Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The headers attribute has […]
Example An HTML table with a header cell that spans two columns: <table> <tr> <th colspan=”2″>Monthly Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>$80</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The colspan attribute defines the number of columns a header cell should span. Browser Support Attribute colspan Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes […]
Example Align the content of the first header cell to the “M” character: <table> <tr> <th align=”char” char=”M”>Month</th> <th>Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>$10.00</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <th> char attribute is not supported in HTML5. The char attribute specifies the alignment of the content in a header […]
Example Add a background color to header cells: <table> <tr> <th bgcolor=”#FF0000″>Month</th> <th bgcolor=”#00FF00″>Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The bgcolor attribute specifies the background color of a header cell. Browser Support Attribute bgcolor Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Compatibility Notes The bgcolor attribute of <th> is not supported […]
