<frame>

<frame> is an HTML element which defines a particular area in which another HTML document can be displayed. A frame should be used within a <frameset>.

Using the <frame> element is not encouraged because of certain disadvantages such as performance problems and lack of accessibility for users with screen readers. Instead of the <frame> element, <iframe> may be preferred.

Attributes

Like all other HTML elements, this element supports the global attributes.

src

This attribute specifies the document that will be displayed by the frame.

name

This attribute is used for labeling frames. Without labeling, every link will open in the frame that it’s in – the closest parent frame. See the target attribute for more information.

noresize

This attribute prevents resizing of frames by users.

scrolling

This attribute defines the existence of a scrollbar. If this attribute is not used, the browser adds a scrollbar when necessary. There are two choices: "yes" for forcing a scrollbar even when it is not necessary and "no" for forcing no scrollbar even when it is necessary.

marginheight

This attribute defines the height of the margin between frames.

marginwidth

This attribute defines the width of the margin between frames.

frameborder

This attribute allows you to specify a frame’s border.

Example

<frameset cols="50%,50%">
  <frame src="https://developer.mozilla.org/en/HTML/Element/iframe" />
  <frame src="https://developer.mozilla.org/en/HTML/Element/frame" />
</frameset>

Browser compatibilityUpdate compatibility data on GitHub

See also

• <frameset>
• <iframe>