HTML <font>
face
Attribute
Example
Specifies the font of the text:
Browser Support
All major browsers support the face
attribute.
Definition and Usage
In HTML 4.01, the face
attribute of <font>
has been deprecated.
The face
attribute specifies the font for the text in the <font>
element.
Tip: The value of the face
attribute can hold several font names as alternatives. Place the font you most want to display first in the list. When the first font is not available, use the subsequent alternative fonts. You should put a generic font at the end (serif, sans-serif, monospace, cursive, or fantasy) so that when the previously listed fonts are not available, the browser can find the font in the generic font library.
Compatibility Notes
In HTML 4.01, the face
attribute of <font>
is deprecated. Use CSS instead.
CSS Syntax: <p style="font-family: verdana">
CSS Example: Setting the font of the text
In our CSS tutorial, you can find more details about the font-family property.
Syntax
Attribute Values
Value | Description |
---|---|
font_family | Specifies the font of the text. To specify a priority list of fonts, use commas to separate font names (e.g., <font face="verdana,arial,sans-serif"> ). |