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## HTML <embed> width Attribute The `width` attribute of the `` tag specifies the width of the embedded container in pixels. The `` element is used as a container for an external resource, such as a multimedia file, an interactive application, or a PDF document. --- ## Browser Support The `width` attribute is universally supported across all modern web browsers: * Google Chrome * Mozilla Firefox * Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer * Safari * Opera --- ## Definition and Usage The `width` attribute defines the horizontal dimension of the embedded content. In HTML5, the `` tag is a standard element. When using the `width` attribute, the value must be specified as an integer representing the size in pixels. Percentage values (e.g., `width="50%"`) are not officially supported in the HTML5 specification for this attribute; instead, responsive styling should be handled via CSS. --- ## Syntax ```html ``` ### Attribute Values | Value | Description | | :--- | :--- | | *pixels* | Specifies the width of the embedded content in pixels (e.g., `width="200"`). | --- ## Code Examples ### Example 1: Embedding a Flash Animation (Legacy) The following example defines an embedded Flash animation with a width and height of 200 pixels: ```html ``` ### Example 2: Embedding a PDF Document (Modern Usage) You can use the `` tag to display a PDF document directly on a webpage: ```html ``` --- ## Best Practices and Considerations 1. **CSS vs. HTML Attributes**: While the `width` attribute is useful for setting a default fallback size, modern web development favors using CSS for layout and responsiveness. You can achieve the same result and make your design responsive by using CSS: ```css embed { width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: auto; } ``` 2. **Alternative Elements**: For modern web applications, consider using more specific HTML5 elements instead of `` when applicable: * Use `