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HTML 5 <applet> tag


Definition and Usage

The <applet> tag defines an embedded applet.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML 5

The applet element was deprecated in HTML 4.01.

The applet element is not supported in HTML 5.


Tips and Notes

Tip: The <applet> tag is not supported in HTML 5. Use <object> instead.


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