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BASEFONT XHTML Element

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The BASEFONT element sets attributes of the default font to be used when rendering text. This element does not require a closing tag.

Using this Element

There are some common properties and collections that apply to all the elements of the document object model, see Common Properties for All DOM Elements in Internet Explorer Mobile.

This element can be used within a web page with attributes.

This element can be used within scripts where it will have properties, events and methods.

Attributes

Attribute Value PPC SP Description
COLOR Special Yes Yes This attribute specifies the default color of the enclosed text.

This attribute is equivalent to the CSS:

color: {color};
FACE Special Yes Yes This attribute specifies a comma separate list of font names that the text should be rendered in

This attribute is equivalent to the CSS:

font-family: {font};
SIZE 1...7 Yes Yes Integer that between 1 and 7 that specifies that font size. The default value is 3.

This attribute is equivalent to the CSS:

font-size: {font};

Scripting Properties

This element has no scripting properties.

Scripting Events

This element has no associated events.

Scripting Methods

This property has no associated methods.

Requirements

Pocket PC: Windows Mobile 5.0 and later
Smartphone: Windows Mobile 5.0 and later
OS Versions: Windows CE 5.01 and later

See Also

XHTML Elements

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