HTTP-EQUIV Attribute | httpEquiv Property

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HTTP-EQUIV Attribute | httpEquiv Property


Sets or retrieves information used to bind the META tag's content to an HTTP response header.

Syntax

HTML<META HTTP-EQUIV = sInformation ... >
Scriptingmeta.httpEquiv [ = sInformation ]

Possible Values

sInformationString that specifies the information in the response header.

The property is read/write with no default value.

Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see dynamic propertiesInternet Link.

Remarks

If the property is omitted, the name property should be used to identify the meta-information. The httpEquiv property is not case-sensitive.

Example

This example causes the browser to reload the document every two seconds.

Sample Code

<META HTTP-EQUIV="REFRESH" CONTENT=2>

Applies To

[ Object Name ]
PlatformVersion
Win16:
Win32:
Mac:
Unix:
WinCE:
Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.

META

See Also

content


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