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Style fontWeight Property

Style Object Reference Style Object

Definition and Usage

The fontWeight property sets or returns the boldness of the font.

Syntax

Set the fontWeight property:

Object.style.fontWeight="value"

Return the fontWeight property:

Object.style.fontWeight

Value Description
normal Font is normal. This is default
lighter Font is lighter
bold Font is bold
bolder Font is bolder
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Defines from light to bold characters. 400 is the same as normal, and 700 is the same as bold
inherit The value of the fontWeight property is inherited from parent element


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The fontWeight property is supported in all major browsers.


Example

Example

Change font weight:

<html>
<head>
<script type="text/javascript">
function displayResult()
{
document.getElementById("p1").style.fontWeight="900";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>

<p id="p1">This is some text.</p>
<br />

<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Change font weight</button>

</body>
</html>

Try it yourself »


Style Object Reference Style Object
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