Summary -
In this topic, we described about the <basefont> tag along with detailed example.
The <basefont> tag is not supported in HTML5. Text family, size and color will be specified. The <basefont> tag is supported in Internet Explorer 9, and earlier versions.
<basefont> tag use in head section as well as body section. The <basefont> tag is having three attributes called size, color, and face to customize fonts. To change any of the font attributes at any time using the <basefont> tag.
The text that follows the <basefont> tag will remain unchanged until </basefont> tag.
Syntax -
<basefont>.. text here.. </basefont>
Optional Attributes -
Attribute | Description | Values |
---|---|---|
Color | Specifies the color of the text | Color_name RGB(x,x,x) #RRGGBB |
Face | Specifies the text font | Font_family |
Size | Specifies the font size The range of accepted values is from 1(smallest) to 7(largest). The default size of a font is 3. | number |
Example -
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Basefont tag example.. </title>
</head>
<body>
<basefont face="verdana" color="green" size="1">Font example
output display with color green and of size=1</basefont>
<p> basefont tag is not supported in any browser.
Use CSS instead.</p>
</body>
</html>
Output -
Note! Use CSS instead as basefont tag is not supported in any browser.