Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around how to change text size and style on a webpage, specifically focusing on the use of the HTML font tag versus CSS for styling links and text. Participants explore various methods and best practices for achieving desired text formatting.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests using the tag to set text size for links, specifically using .
- Another participant argues that using CSS is a better practice for styling links, providing an example with
a { font-size: 6 }.
- Some participants note that the tag has been deprecated and emphasize the importance of using CSS for all styling.
- There are comments regarding the use of lowercase letters for HTML tags and the correct syntax for the
tag in XHTML.
- A participant provides an example of using a
with inline styles for text formatting, but others caution against inline styles for maintainability.
- Suggestions are made to use external stylesheets for better code management.
- Examples of using and
with inline styles are presented as alternatives for text formatting.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that the tag is outdated and that CSS should be used for styling. However, there is disagreement on the specifics of implementation and the validity of certain HTML practices.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention the differences between XHTML and HTML5, indicating that certain practices may depend on the document type being used.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be useful for web developers and designers looking to understand best practices for text styling in HTML and CSS, as well as those interested in the evolution of web standards.