<object>
Embedding
Embeds an external resource, with fallback content allowed inside.
| How to write it | <object></object> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </object> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | data, type |
| Category | Embedding |
How to read this
- Most tags come in pairs, opening and closing. Only tags with no content — img, br — are left unclosed.
- Writing </br> for a void element does nothing useful; the browser ignores it or adds an empty line.
- Appearance is CSS’s job. A tag says what something is; bold or italic is only the consequence.
- Choosing the tag that matches the meaning helps search engines and screen readers alike. Wrapping everything in div throws that information away.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the HTML <object> tag?
Embeds an external resource, with fallback content allowed inside.
Q. How do you write <object>?
As <object></object>. The opening <object> pairs with the closing </object>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <object>?
data, type are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <object> belong to?
The embedding group.