A hidden attribute on an <object> tag hides the object.
Although the object is not visible, its position on the page is maintained.
A hidden attribute on an <object> tag.
The object is not visible.
A hidden object:
<p>A hidden object:</p>
<object data="/media/sample.pdf" type="application/pdf"
style="width:100%;height:350px;" hidden>
PDF cannot be displayed.
</object>
The hidden attribute hides the <object> element.
You can specify either 'hidden' (without value) or 'hidden="hidden"'. Both are valid.
A hidden <object> element is not visible, but it maintains its position on the page.
Removing the hidden attribute makes it re-appear.
<object hidden>
<object hidden="hidden">
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| hidden | Use 'hidden' or hidden='hidden'. Both are valid. |
Clicking the button toggles A hidden attribute on the <object> element.
<object id="myobject" data="/media/sample.pdf"
type="application/pdf" style="width:100%;height:350px;">
PDF cannot be displayed.
</object>
<br /><br />
<button onclick="toggle(this)">Hide object</button>
<script>
let toggle = button => {
let element = document.getElementById("myobject");
let hidden = element.getAttribute("hidden");
if (hidden) {
element.removeAttribute("hidden");
button.innerText = "Hide object";
} else {
element.setAttribute("hidden", "hidden");
button.innerText = "Show object";
}
}
</script>
Initially the <object> is visible and does not have a hidden attribute.
Clicking the button calls JavaScript which toggles the hidden attribute.
Here is when hidden support started for each browser:
 Chrome
|
1.0 | Sep 2008 |
 Firefox
|
1.0 | Sep 2002 |
 IE/Edge
|
1.0 | Aug 1995 |
 Opera
|
1.0 | Jan 2006 |
 Safari
|
1.0 | Jan 2003 |
