HTML &lt; frame &gt; Tag

Example

A simple three-framed page:
<html>

<frameset cols="25%,50%,25%">
<frame src="frame_a.htm" />
<frame src="frame_b.htm" />
<frame src="frame_c.htm" />
</frameset>

</html>

Definition and Usage

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.

Browser Support

The <frame> tag is supported in all major browsers.

Differences Between HTML and XHTML

In HTML the <frame> tag has no end tag.

In XHTML the <frame> tag must be properly closed.

Tips and Notes

Note: If you want to validate a page containing frames, be sure the doctype is set to "Frameset DTD". Read more about doctypes.

Important: You cannot use the body element together with the frameset element. However, if you add a <noframes> tag containing some text for browsers that do not support frames, you will have to enclose the text in a body element.

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 cannot be resized	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

Standard Attributes

The <frame> tag supports the following standard attributes:

Attribute	Value	Description	DTD
class	classname	Specifies a classname for an element	F
id	id	Specifies a unique id for an element	F
style	style_definition	Specifies an inline style for an element	F
title	text	Specifies extra information about an element	F