HTMLFontElement

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This feature is obsolete.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 DOMString that reflects the color HTML attribute, containing either a named color or a color specified in the hexadecimal #RRGGBB format.
HTMLFontElement.face
Is a DOMString that reflects the face HTML attribute, containing a comma-separated list of one or more font names.
HTMLFontElement.size
Is a DOMString that reflects the size HTML attribute, containing either a font size number ranging from 1 to 7 or a relative size to the size attribute 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

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
HTMLFontElement
DeprecatedNon-standard
Chrome Full support YesEdge Full support ≤18Firefox Full support 22IE ? Opera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android ? Chrome Android ? Firefox Android Full support 22Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android ?
color
DeprecatedNon-standard
Chrome Full support YesEdge Full support 12Firefox Full support 22IE ? Opera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android ? Chrome Android ? Firefox Android Full support 22Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android ?
face
DeprecatedNon-standard
Chrome Full support YesEdge Full support 12Firefox Full support 22IE ? Opera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android ? Chrome Android ? Firefox Android Full support 22Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android ?
size
DeprecatedNon-standard
Chrome Full support YesEdge Full support 12Firefox Full support 22IE ? Opera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android ? Chrome Android ? Firefox Android Full support 22Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android ?

Legend

Full support
Full support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.

See also

  • The HTML element implementing this interface: <font>.