HTML Plug-ins

HTML Plug-ins T

he purpose of a plug-in is to extend the functionality of a web browser. HTML Helpers (Plug-ins) Helper applications (plug-ins) are computer programs that extend the standard functionality of a web browser. Examples of well-known plug-ins are Java applets. Plug-ins can be added to web pages with the <object> tag or the <embed> tag. To display video and audio: Use the <video> and <audio> tags. The <object> Element The <object> element is supported by all browsers. The <object> element defines an embedded object within an HTML document. It is used to embed plug-ins (like Java applets, PDF readers, Flash Players) in web pages.
The <embed> Element The <embed> element is supported in all major browsers. The <embed> element also defines an embedded object within an HTML document. Web browsers have supported the <embed> element for a long time. However, it has not been a part of the HTML specification before HTML5. Example <embed width="400"height="50"src="bookmark.swf"> Note that the <embed> element does not have a closing tag. It can not contain alternative text. The <embed> element can also be used to include HTML in HTML:
Example <object width="400"height="50"data="bookmark.swf"></object> The <object> element can also be used to include HTML in HTML: Example <object width="100%"height="500px"data="snippet.html"></object> Or images if you like: Example <object data="audi.jpeg"></object>

Example <embed width="100%"height="500px"src="snippet.html"> Or images if you like: Example <embed src="audi.jpeg">