ASP Best Practices

Using Object Statements with Embed Statements

To effectively deliver interactive objects to multiple browser types, write for browsers that do not support the HTML <OBJECT> tag.

To script the use of interactive objects, Microsoft® ActiveX® controls, or Java applets in HTML pages designed for a wide range of browsers:

Use the <OBJECT> tag to place the object on the page.
Add the <EMBED> tag for browsers that do not support the <OBJECT> tag.
Add a display object using the <NOEMBED> tag for browsers that cannot “play” the object.

The following example places a ShockWave control onto a page, and provides for the contingencies just mentioned.

<OBJECT ID="ShockedPMDauntless"
  CLASSID="clsid:59CCB4A0-727D-11CF-AC36-00AA00A47DD2"
  CODEBASE="http://fabrikam.microsoft.com/marketing/movers/…"
  WIDTH=180 HEIGHT=120>
  <PARAM NAME="swURL" VALUE="dauntless.dcr">
  <EMBED SRC="dauntless.dcr" ALT="Movie of Fabrikam Dauntless model in action"
    WIDTH=180 HEIGHT=120>
  </EMBED>
  <NOEMBED>
  <IMG SRC="dauntless.gif" ALT="Picture of Fabrikam Dauntless model in action"
    WIDTH=180 HEIGHT=120>
  </NOEMBED>
</OBJECT>