HTML <base> Tag
Definition and Usage
The <base>tag sets the main web address and/or destination for all shorter web addresses in a document.
The <base> tag needs to include either an "href" or a "target" attribute, or it can have both.
In a document, you can have only one <base>element. This element should be placed within the section.
Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| href | URL | This sets the main website address that all partial website addresses on the page are related to. |
| target | _blank _parent _self _top |
Sets the standard destination for all links and forms on the webpage. |
Global Attributes and Events
The <base> tag in HTML can also use the Global Attributes.
Event Attributes
The <base> tag cannot be used for event attributes.
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