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<h1>HTML 4.0 Deprecated Features</h1>
<p>A number of elements and attributes are <em>deprecated</em> in HTMLá4.0 as an indication that other methods of accomplishing the same task are preferred. Deprecated features may become obsolete in future versions of <abbr class=initialism title="HyperText Markup Language">HTML</abbr>, though browsers that support the features will likely continue to support them. Deprecated features are included in <a href="html/doctype.html#transitional">HTMLá4.0 Transitional</a> and <a href="html/doctype.html#frameset">HTMLá4.0 Frameset</a> but not <a href="html/doctype.html#strict">HTMLá4.0 Strict</a>.
<p>Many presentational elements and attributes are deprecated in favor of <a href="http://www.htmlhelp.com/reference/css/">style sheets</a>, which allow authors to suggest a presentation with more flexibility and without sacrificing accessibility. Presentational attributes that cannot currently be replaced with style sheets are in most cases not deprecated.</p>
<p>The following elements are deprecated in favor of style sheets:</p>
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<li class=transitional><a href="special/basefont.html">BASEFONT</a> - Base font change</li>
