How to Define an Embedded Object in HTML

HTML permits non-standard objects to be added to web pages, using the EMBED element. A common use of embedding is to add music clips that play when a page is loaded.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Text or HTML editor

Define an Embedded Object in HTML

1. Upload the document that you want to embed in your web page to your web server.
2. Find the place in your web page where you want to embed the object.
3. Enter the EMBED element in the following format:
   
4. Specify the display parameters for the embedded object using the standard ALIGN, WIDTH, or HEIGHT attributes on the EMBED element.
5. Specify additional parameters specific to the type of embedded object using attributes it recognizes. For example, the AUTOSTART option is accepted by most browsers to indicate a music clip should start playing when the page is loaded.
6. Create an optional NOEMBED element to display information to users for whom the embedded object cannot be displayed or played, as follows:
   Sorry, your browser cannot play this clip.

Tips & Warnings

• All of your web visitors may not have the software required to open and view your embedded material. Consider offering an additional link to download the material as well.
• Applications (executables) cannot be embedded.