frames in epubs?

phyllisj9 · 08-07-2011, 09:32 AM

Do ePub files support frames in the XHTML? I haven't used frames since the 90s, but I noticed that Mobi files have some kind of frame capability (so maybe ePubs do too). And I can see how that might be useful for a magazine layout (to have a tiny frame at the top with a breadcrumb trail in it).

Can anyone point me to a good source which shows what all HTML is supported by ePub? I know it's not a very long list.

I'm brand-new to the e-book world, so please bear with me if I ask any dumb questions!

Thanks, Phyllis

HarryT · 08-07-2011, 10:30 AM

No, you can't use framesets in an ePub book.

Toxaris · 08-07-2011, 03:47 PM

Take a look at the wiki and in the specs. That would give a good overview of what is possible and *should* be supported.

AlexBell · 08-08-2011, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phyllisj9

Can anyone point me to a good source which shows what all HTML is supported by ePub? I know it's not a very long list.

Thanks, Phyllis

There's a sticky by ghostyjack at the top of the forum which gives links to several good tutorials.

08-07-2011, 09:32 AM	#1
phyllisj9 Member Posts: 18 Karma: 12 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Washington, DC Device: none	frames in epubs? Do ePub files support frames in the XHTML? I haven't used frames since the 90s, but I noticed that Mobi files have some kind of frame capability (so maybe ePubs do too). And I can see how that might be useful for a magazine layout (to have a tiny frame at the top with a breadcrumb trail in it). Can anyone point me to a good source which shows what all HTML is supported by ePub? I know it's not a very long list. I'm brand-new to the e-book world, so please bear with me if I ask any dumb questions! Thanks, Phyllis

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08-07-2011, 10:30 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	No, you can't use framesets in an ePub book.

08-07-2011, 03:47 PM	#3
Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	Take a look at the wiki and in the specs. That would give a good overview of what is possible and should be supported.

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