String.prototype.big()

Deprecated
This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.

The big() method creates a <big> HTML element that causes a string to be displayed in a big font.

Usage note: The <big> element has been removed in HTML5 and shouldn't be used anymore. Instead web developers should use CSS properties.

Syntax

str.big()

Return value

A string containing a <big> HTML element.

Description

The big() method embeds a string in a <big> tag: "<big>str</big>".

Examples

Using big()

The following example uses string methods to change the size of a string:

var worldString = 'Hello, world';

console.log(worldString.small());     // <small>Hello, world</small>
console.log(worldString.big());       // <big>Hello, world</big>
console.log(worldString.fontsize(7)); // <fontsize=7>Hello, world</fontsize>

With the element.style object you can get the element's style attribute and manipulate it more generically, for example:

document.getElementById('yourElemId').style.fontSize = '2em';

Specifications

Specification
ECMAScript (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'String.prototype.big' in that specification.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobileServer
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung InternetNode.js
big
Deprecated
Chrome Full support 1Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 1IE Full support 3Opera Full support 3Safari Full support 1WebView Android Full support 1Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support 10.1Safari iOS Full support 1Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0nodejs Full support 0.1.100

Legend

Full support
Full support
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.

See also