HTML 4 basefont Tag
Obsolete in HTML5
This tag is obsolete in HTML5, so it's best to avoid using it.
The HTML basefont tag is used to specify a base font for the document to use.
The HTML basefont tag is deprecated in HTML 4.01 and not supported in HTML 5.
To set font properties, you should use the CSS font property instead.
Example
Attributes
| Attributes specific to this tag: | |
|---|---|
| Attribute | Description |
| size | Specifies the font size. |
| color | Specifies the font color. |
| face | Specifies the font face. |
| Other Attributes: | |
| Attribute | Description |
| dir | Specifies the direction of the text |
| class | Document wide identifier. |
| id | Document wide identifier |
| lang | Language code |
| title | Specifies a title to associate with the element. Many browsers will display this when the cursor hovers over the element (similar to a "tool tip"). |
| style | Inline style (CSS) |
Try it Yourself!
Modify the code below, then click Update. See below for attributes.
HTML5 Tags
The information on this page is based on HTML version 4.01. Most modern browsers now support HTML5, which is the next version of HTML after HTML 4.01.
Also see this list of HTML 5 tags for the latest version of HTML.