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HTML <frame> name Attribute
Example
A named frame:
<frameset cols="50%,50%">
<frame src="frame_a.htm" name="frame_a" />
<frame src="frame_b.htm" />
</frameset>
<frame src="frame_a.htm" name="frame_a" />
<frame src="frame_b.htm" />
</frameset>
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Browser Support
The name attribute is supported in all major browsers.
Definition and Usage
The name attribute specifies the name of a <frame> element.
The name attribute is used to reference the element in a JavaScript, or to act as a target for a link.
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
In XHTML, the name attribute of the <frame> tag is deprecated, and will be removed. Use the id attribute instead.
Syntax
<frame name="text">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| text | Specifies the name of the frame |
HTML <frame> tag
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