Fieldset Object The Fieldset object represents an HTML <fieldset> element. Access a Fieldset Object You can access a <fieldset> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“myFieldset”); Try it Yourself » Tip: You can also access a Fieldset object by searching through the elements collection of a form. Create a Fieldset Object You can create a <fieldset> element […]
Bold Object The Bold object represents an HTML <b> element. Access a Bold Object You can access a <b> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“myB”); Try it Yourself » Create a Bold Object You can create a <b> element by using the document.createElement() method: Example var x = document.createElement(“B”); Try it Yourself » Standard […]
The easiest way to play videos in HTML, is to use YouTube. Struggling with Video Formats? Earlier in this tutorial, you have seen that you might have to convert your videos to different formats to make them play in all browsers. Converting videos to different formats can be difficult and time-consuming. An easier solution is […]
Multimedia on the web is sound, music, videos, movies, and animations. What is Multimedia? Multimedia comes in many different formats. It can be almost anything you can hear or see. Examples: Images, music, sound, videos, records, films, animations, and more. Web pages often contain multimedia elements of different types and formats. In this chapter you will learn […]
Not Supported in HTML5 Example An acronym is marked up as follows: Can I get this <acronym title=”as soon as possible”>ASAP</acronym>? Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <acronym> tag is not supported in HTML5. Use the <abbr> tag instead. The <acronym> tag defines an acronym. An acronym must spell out another word. For example: NASA, ASAP, GUI. […]
HTML <select> autofocus Attribute A drop-down list with autofocus: <select autofocus> <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 autofocus attribute is a boolean attribute. When present, it specifies that the drop-down list should automatically get focus when the page loads. HTML <select> disabled Attribute A disabled drop-down list: <select disabled> <option value=”volvo”>Volvo</option> <option value=”saab”>Saab</option> <option value=”mercedes”>Mercedes</option> <option value=”audi”>Audi</option> </select> […]
Small Object The Small object represents an HTML <small> element. Access a Small Object You can access a <small> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“mySmall”); Try it Yourself » Create a Small Object You can create a <small> element by using the document.createElement() method: Example var x = document.createElement(“SMALL”); Try it Yourself » Standard […]
Example Define a smaller text: <p>DW Faisalabad</p> <p><small> – the world’s largest web development site.</small></p> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <small> tag defines smaller text (and other side comments). Browser Support Element <small> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5 NONE. Related Pages HTML tutorial: HTML Text Formatting […]
HTML <source> src Attribute An audio player with two source files. The browser should choose which file (if any) it has support for: <audio controls> <source src=”horse.mp3″ type=”audio/mpeg”> Your browser does not support the audio element. </audio> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The src attribute specifies the URL of the media file to play. This attribute is required […]
Samp Object The Samp object represents an HTML <samp> element. Access a Samp Object You can access a <samp> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“mySamp”); Try it Yourself » Create a Samp Object You can create a <samp> element by using the document.createElement() method: Example var x = document.createElement(“SAMP”); Try it Yourself » Standard […]
Example A ruby annotation:www. <ruby> 漢 <rt><rp>(</rp>ㄏㄢˋ<rp>)</rp></rt> </ruby> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <rp> tag can be used to provide parentheses around a ruby text, to be shown by browsers that do not support ruby annotations. Use the <rp> tag together with the <ruby> and the <rt> tags: The <ruby> element consists of one or more characters […]
Example A ruby annotation: <ruby> 漢 <rt> ㄏㄢˋ </rt> </ruby> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <rt> tag defines an explanation or pronunciation of characters (for East Asian typography) in a ruby annotation. Use the <rt> tag together with the <ruby> and the <rp> tags: The <ruby> element consists of one or more characters that needs an explanation/pronunciation, and an […]
Example A ruby annotation: <ruby> 漢 <rt> ㄏㄢˋ </rt> </ruby> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <ruby> tag specifies a ruby annotation. A ruby annotation is a small extra text, attached to the main text to indicate the pronunciation or meaning of the corresponding characters. This kind of annotation is often used in Japanese publications. Use […]
Example A <span> element used to color a part of a text: <p>My mother has <span style=”color:blue”>blue</span> eyes.</p> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <span> tag is used to group inline-elements in a document. The <span> tag provides no visual change by itself. The <span> tag provides a way to add a hook to a part […]
Progress Object The Progress Object is new in HTML5. The Progress object represents an HTML <progress> element. The <progress> element represents the progress of a task. Access a Progress Object You can access a <progress> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“myProgress”); Try it Yourself » Create a Progress Object You can create a […]
Example Preformatted text: <pre> Text in a pre element is displayed in a fixed-width font, and it preserves both spaces and line breaks </pre> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <pre> tag defines preformatted text. Text in a <pre> element is displayed in a fixed-width font (usually Courier), and it preserves both spaces […]
Not Supported in HTML5 Example Strikethrough text can be marked up as follows: <p>Version 2.0 is <strike>not yet available!</strike> now available!</p> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <strike> tag is not supported in HTML5. Use <del> or <s> instead. The <strike> tag defines strikethrough text. Browser Support Element <strike> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Strong Object The Strong object represents an HTML <strong> element. Access a Strong Object You can access a <strong> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“myStrong”); Try it Yourself » Create a Strong Object You can create a <strong> element by using the document.createElement() method: Example var x = document.createElement(“STRONG”); Try it Yourself » Standard […]
Example How to use the <picture> tag: <picture> <source media=”(min-width: 650px)” srcset=”img_pink_flowers.jpg”> <source media=”(min-width: 465px)” srcset=”img_white_flower.jpg”> <img src=”img_orange_flowers.jpg” alt=”Flowers” style=”width:auto;”> </picture> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <picture> tag gives web developers more flexibility in specifying image resources. The most common use of the <picture> element will be for art direction in responsive designs. Instead of having one image that […]
Example A paragraph is marked up as follows: <p>This is some text in a paragraph.</p> Try it Yourself » More “Try it Yourself” examples below. Definition and Usage The <p> tag defines a paragraph. Browsers automatically add some space (margin) before and after each <p> element. The margins can be modified with CSS (with the […]
