The default font properties. The basefont element sets the default size color and face of the font for the page. This element should be placed in the head.
<BASEFONT SIZE=5 COLOR="#rrggbb" FACE="Font List">
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
SIZE |
1-7 |
Sets the base font size of the page to the size 1-7 (default 3). |
COLOR |
#rrggbb |
Sets the color of the base font on the page. |
FACE |
Font List |
Sets the base font of the page to the first font name in the list that matches a font on the system. |
The color value "#rrggbb" is a HTML color code. An explanation of color codes, and a table of colors is available.
The FACE attribute is an Internet Explorer extension.
<BASEFONT SIZE=5 COLOR="#808080" FACE="Times New Roman, Courier">