HTML <param> Tag - HTML Tag

The <param> tag in HTML is used to define a parameter for plug-ins that are associated with <object> element. It does not contain the end tag. The <param> tag also supports the Global Attributes and Event Attributes in HTML. Ensure the sound plays automatically by setting the “autoplay” parameter to “true”.

Definition and Usage

The <param> tag is used to define parameters for an <object> element.

Browser Support

The <param> tag is supported in all major browsers. However, the file format defined in <object> may not be supported in all browsers.

Attributes

Attribute	Value	Description
name	name	Specifies the name of a parameter
value	value	Specifies the value of the parameter

Global Attributes

The <param> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.

Event Attributes

The <param> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.

How to add HTML <param> Tag

It sets the "autoplay" parameter to "true", so the sound will start playing as soon as the page loads:

index.html

Example: HTML

<object data="horse.wav">
<param name="autoplay" value="true">
</object>

Output should be:

How to set Default CSS Settings on HTML <param> Tag

Most browsers will display the <param> element with the following default values.

index.html

Example: HTML

<style>
param {
  display: none;
}
</style>
<object data="horse.wav">
<param name="autoplay" value="true">
</object>

Output should be:

What is HTML <param> name Attribute

Definition and Usage

The name attribute specifies the name of a <param> element.

The name attribute is used together with the value attribute to specify parameters for the plugin specified with the <object> tag.

The name attribute value can be any name supported by the specified object.

Browser Support

The name attribute is supported in all major browsers. However, the file format defined in <object> may not be supported in all browsers.

Syntax

Attribute Values

Value	Description
name	The name of the parameter

How to add HTML <param> name Attribute

It sets the "autoplay" parameter to "true", so the sound will start playing as soon as the page loads:

index.html

Example: HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<h1>The param element</h1>

<object data="horse.wav">
<param name="autoplay" value="true">
</object>

</body>
</html>

Output should be:

What is HTML <param> value Attribute

Definition and Usage

The value attribute specifies the value of a <param> element.

This attribute is used together with the name attribute to specify parameters for the plugin specified with the <object> tag.

The value can be any value supported by the specified object.

Browser Support

The value attribute is supported in all major browsers. However, the file format defined in <object> may not be supported in all browsers.

Syntax

Attribute Values

Value	Description
value	The value of the parameter

How to add HTML <param> value Attribute

It sets the "autoplay" parameter to "true", so the sound will start playing as soon as the page loads:

index.html

Example: HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<h1>The param element</h1>

<object data="horse.wav">
<param name="autoplay" value="true">
</object>

</body>
</html>

Output should be:

html param

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