Using "embed" Elements for Flash Files

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∟Using "embed" Elements for Flash Files

This chapter provides tutorial notes and example codes on using 'embed' elements for Flash files. Topics include introduction of the 'embed' element and its attributes; using 'src' attribute to provide Flash files; using nested 'object.embed' elements to make Firefox and IE happy.

What Is "embed" Element?

Displaying Images as "embed" Elements - Example

Displaying Images as "embed" Elements on Firefox 26

Displaying Images as "embed" Elements on IE 10

Playing Flash as "embed" Elements - Example

Playing Flash as "embed" elements on Firefox 26

Playing Flash as "embed" Elements on IE 10

Playing Flash with Nested "object.embed" Elements

Conclusions:

"embed" is an HTML element supported by many Web browsers today. But it is not included in HTML 4 standard.
Image files can be included in Web pages through the use of embed[@src="image_file_name"].
Flash files can be included in Web pages through the use of embed[@src="flash_file_name"]. But IE (Internet Explorer) does not like it.
To make both IE and Firefox happy, an "embed" element can be nested inside an "object" element can be used to include Flash files in Web pages. This nested "object.embed" elements is recommended by Adobe.