<param> HTML object parameter element

Deprecated: This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.

The <param> HTML element defines parameters for an <object> element.

Note: Use the <object> element with a data attribute to set the URL of an external resource.

Attributes

This element includes the global attributes.

name

Name of the parameter.

value

Specifies the value of the parameter.

type

Only used if the valuetype is set to ref. Specifies the MIME type of values found at the URI specified by value.

valuetype

Specifies the type of the value attribute. Possible values are:

Technical summary

Content categoriesNone.
Permitted contentNone; it is a void element.
Tag omissionMust have a start tag and must not have an end tag.
Permitted parentsAn <object> before any flow content.
Implicit ARIA roleNo corresponding role
Permitted ARIA rolesNo role permitted
DOM interfaceHTMLParamElement

Specifications

See also