How to change bgcolor in other frame?

[Ribtin]

I have site with 2 frames. When I click a link in the mainframe which loads up a new page there, with a different background color, I want the backround color in the 'menu' frame to change as well, to match the other one. Is this possible in a simple way, or must I create a whole new .htm with a different bgcolor?

[adni18]

no way! It is actually quite simple:

<script language=javascript>
function bgChange() {
window.parent.menu.document.bgcolor="blue"
}
</script>
<input type=button onClick="bgChange()">

[Ribtin]

I'm sorry, I can't get that to work. Would you please explain a little more? I'm really a noob...

Is there anything I need to change or add to the code you wrote, or can I just paste it?

[Ribtin]

never mind, I finally figured it out. =)