The Web Design Group presents:

Frames FAQ: Frames and standards


Are frames part of standard HTML?

In short, no. Neither HTML 2.0, the now-expired HTML 3.0 draft or HTML 3.2 includes any support whatsoever for frames. The most important reason for this is that frames have several serious shortcomings, which prevent reliable use on the Web.

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