Example
Specify a default URL and a default target for all links on a page:<head>
<base href="http://www.w3schools.com/images/" />
<base target="_blank" />
</head>
<body>
<img src="stickman.gif" />
<a href="http://www.w3schools.com">W3Schools</a>
</body>
Definition and Usage
The <base> tag specifies a default address or a default target for all links on a page.The <base> tag goes inside the head element.
Browser Support
The <base> tag is supported in all major browsers.
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
In HTML the <base> tag has no end tag.In XHTML the <base> tag must be properly closed.
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 |
---|---|---|---|
href | URL | Specifies a base URL for all relative URLs on a page | STF |
target | _blank _parent _self _top framename | Specifies where to open all the links on a page | TF |