Working with the Object Element

•Working with the Object Element
•The object element is the generic element for any object whose content is stored in a file separate from the current Web page
–Inline images
–Sound clips
–Video clips
–Program applets
–Other HTML documents
•Working with the Object Element
•Working with the Object Element
•MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension) names are used to indicate the type of data using the type attribute in an object element.
•ActiveX
•ActiveX attaches desktop applications to Web pages
•ActiveX objects are referred to as ActiveX controls
•Tips for Using Multimedia
•When linking to multimedia, provide a variety of media formats to ensure that all users have access to formats they can use
•Include the file size in links to large multimedia files to notify users with low bandwidth connections
•Tips for Using Multimedia
•Do not embed multimedia clips in your Web pages unless you are sure that users will be accessing the pages through a high-speed connection
•Do not insert media clips unless you provide a method for users to turn off the clips; if a clip plays automatically, allow it to play only once
•Use the embed and applet elements in preference to the object element because of the broader browser support