Obsolete
This feature is obsolete. Although it may still work in some browsers, its use is discouraged since it could be removed at any time. Try to avoid using it.
Implements the document object model (DOM) representation of the font element. The HTML Font Element <font> defines the font size, font face and color of text.
Properties
Inherits properties from its parent, HTMLElement.
HTMLFontElement.color- Is a
DOMStringthat reflects thecolorHTML attribute, containing either a named color or a color specified in the hexadecimal #RRGGBB format. HTMLFontElement.face- Is a
DOMStringthat reflects thefaceHTML attribute, containing a comma-separated list of one or more font names. HTMLFontElement.size- Is a
DOMStringthat reflects thesizeHTML attribute, containing either a font size number ranging from 1 to 7 or a relative size to thesizeattribute of the<basefont>element, for example -2 or +1.
Methods
No specific method; inherits methods from its parent, HTMLElement.
Specifications
- The
<font>tag is not supported in HTML5 since it is now obsolete.
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | 22.0 (22.0) | ? | ? | ? |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | 22.0 (22.0) | ? | ? | ? |
See also
- The HTML element implementing this interface:
<font>.

