How to Embed a Java Applet in HTML

Java applets are a way of bringing the strengths of the Java programming language to Web, beyond what JavaScript can accomplish. Applets have been used to embed IRC clients, attach forms and run proprietary software all through a client's web browser. Applets can be embedded into websites using the HTML applet tag that allows for multi-browser support.

Instructions

1. Open your website in a plain text editor or the development environment of your choice. All you need is access to the actual code of the page in which you want to embed the applet.

2. Scroll down to the section where you want to embed your Java applet.

3. Insert "<applet code=applet.class width="x" height="y"> Your browser does not support the <code>applet</code> tag. </applet> " into the space, where "applet.class" is the name of your applet, "x" is the width of the applet, and "y" is the height of the applet.

4. Save your website code, then upload the Java applet and the updated code to make the changes to your site.

Tips & Warnings

• Always make sure you include the full, final path to your Java applet in the code since HTML will not search through any sub-folders to find the applet.

References

• Oracle: Java Documentation - Using APPLET