ExampleSpecify a default URL and a default target for all links on a page: |
Browser Support |
1. Definition and Usage
The <base> tag specifies the base URL/target for all relative URLs in a document.
The <base> tag goes inside the <head> element.
2. Differences Between HTML and XHTML
In HTML the <base> tag has no end tag.
In XHTML the <base> tag must be properly closed.
3. Attributes
DTD indicates in which HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0 DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
| Attribute | Value | Description | DTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| href | URL | Specifies a base URL for all relative URLs on a page.
Note: The base URL must be an absolute URL! |
STF |
| target | _blank _parent _self _top framename |
Specifies the default target for all hyperlinks and forms in the page | TF |
4. Standard Attributes
The <base> tag does not support any standard attributes.
5. Event Attributes
The <base> tag does not support any event attributes.
