The HTMLParamElement interface provides special properties (beyond those of the regular HTMLElement object interface it inherits) for manipulating <param> elements, representing a pair of a key and a value that acts as a parameter for an <object> element.
Properties
Inherits properties from its parent, HTMLElement.
HTMLParamElement.name- Is a
DOMStringrepresenting the name of the parameter. It reflects thenameattribute. HTMLParamElement.value- Is a
DOMStringrepresenting the value associated to the parameter. It reflects thevalueattribute. HTMLParamElement.type- Is a
DOMStringcontaining the type of the parameter whenvalueTypehas the"ref"value. It reflects thetypeattribute. HTMLParamElement.valueType- Is a
DOMStringcontaining the type of thevalue. It reflects thevaluetype"data","ref", or"object".
Methods
No specific methods, inherits methods from its parent, HTMLElement.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of 'HTMLParamElement' in that specification. |
Living Standard | No change from HTML5. |
| HTML5 The definition of 'HTMLParamElement' in that specification. |
Recommendation | The following properties are now obsolete: type, and valueType. |
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 HTML Specification The definition of 'HTMLParamElement' in that specification. |
Recommendation | No change from Document Object Model (DOM) Level 1 Specification. |
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 1 Specification The definition of 'HTMLParamElement' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.7 or earlier) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.0) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
See also
- The HTML element implementing this interface:
<param>.