CSS font Property

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Definition

The font property is, with exception of some system fonts, a shorthand property for setting all of the properties for a font in one declaration.

Inherited: Yes

Note: This property also has a sixth value: "line-height", which sets the space between lines.

JavaScript Syntax

CSS properties can also be dynamically changed with a JavaScript.

Scripting Syntax: object.style.font="italic bold 12px arial,serif"

In our HTML DOM tutorial you can find more details about the font property.

In our HTML DOM tutorial you can also find a full Style Object Reference.

Example

Possible Values

Try-It-Yourself Demos

All the font properties in one declaration
This example demonstrates how to use the shorthand property for setting all of the font properties in one declaration.

Set a paragrap font using the "caption" value
This example demonstrates how to set a paragrap font using the "caption" value.

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