Why should name attribute not be set if http-equiv is set in meta tag?

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I am stuck on one sentence while reading about meta tag in html that "If the http-equiv attribute is set, the name attribute should not be set" . I've done search about this but I couldn't find any reason behind this.

Would anyone tell the reason behind this?

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 08 '15 at 16:44

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The http-equiv you can think of it like an instruction for the browser (refresh, Set-Cookie, expiers)...by setting an http-equiv property you are changing browser behavior.

For name attribute, on the other hand, you are simply describing something (title, keywords, etc.).

An action and a description are different types of ideas.

answered Feb 08 '15 at 16:44

Calvin Froedge

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but is there any problem if we put these attributes together ? – Vikas Verma Feb 08 '15 at 16:46
Yes, do not put them together. There's no reason to. – Calvin Froedge Feb 08 '15 at 16:48

Why should name attribute not be set if http-equiv is set in meta tag?

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