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Why most embed codes FAIL

The <embed> tag

The <embed> tag is not valid XHTML 1.0. It was created during the browser wars and is used now for compatibility reasons. All major browsers recognize the <object> tag, so the <embed> tag is not needed anymore. Validifier gets rid of it!

The codebase and classid attributes in the <object> tag

These attributes are not required in XHTML, but are required by Internet Explorer for streaming media. Should you be XHTML compatible, or IE compatible? Well, why not both? Validifier uses IE conditional comments to circumvent these conundrums.

Absence of the type and data attributes in the <object> tag

Most embed code leaves out the type and data attributes of the <object> tag. This causes some browsers (like Mozilla and friends) to not display the <object> code and fall back on the <embed>. However, including these attributes doesn't make IE happy. Validifier also resolves this by using IE conditional comments.

Improperly encoding html entities in attributes

Most embed code simply uses the URL of the Flash movie in the attributes. This may sometimes include the & (ampersand). Ampersands must be properly encoded (&) to be valid XHTML. Validifier makes sure your strings are properly encoded.

Read more about embedding flash into XHTML in these excellent articles: How to correctly insert a Flash into XHTML and Flash Satay: Embedding Flash While Supporting Standards.

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