TEXT Attribute | text Property
Sets or retrieves the text (foreground) color for the document body.
Syntax
HTML <BODY TEXT = sColor ... > Scripting body.text [ = sColor ]
Possible Values
sColor String that specifies any of the color names or values in the Color Table. The property is read/write with no default value.
Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see dynamic properties
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Remarks
Some browsers do not recognize color names, but all browsers should recognize RGB color values and display them correctly.
Example
This example uses the text property to change the text color of the body.
Sample Code
<BODY ID="oBody"> : <BUTTON onmouseover="oBody.text='green'">GREEN</BUTTON> <BUTTON onmouseover="oBody.text='red'">RED</BUTTON> <BUTTON onmouseover="oBody.text='blue'">BLUE</BUTTON>This feature requires Internet Explorer 4.0 or later. Click the icon below to install the latest version. Then reload this page to view the sample.
Applies To
[ Object Name ] Platform Version Win16: Win32: Mac: Unix: WinCE: Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.
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