HTML <param> tag
Updated: 09/12/2023 by Computer Hope
When writing in HTML (hypertext markup language), the <param> tag designates parameters for plugins embedded in to a web page using an <object> element. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, and related attributes and browser compatibility.
Example of <param> code
<object data="http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/m/example.mp3">
<param name="audio" value="play">
</object>
Example result
Attributes
All HTML tags support standard attributes that define the settings of an HTML element. In addition to the standard settings, the <param> tag has the following unique attributes.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Designates a name for a parameter. |
| value | Designates a value for a parameter. |
Deprecated attributes
In addition to the above attributes, the <param> tag had the following deprecated attributes.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| type | Designates the media type of a certain parameter. |
| valuetype | Designates a type for the value attribute. |
Compatibility
| Edge | Internet Explorer | Firefox | Safari | Opera | Chrome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | All versions | All versions | All version | All versions | All versions |
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