<big>

The HTML <big> element was used to enlarge font size, but it is now deprecated. CSS is preferred for managing text size and style.

big tag

The <big> element, now deprecated in HTML, was used to make text appear larger than the surrounding content. It increased the font size by one level but was limited by the maximum size allowed by the browser.

Syntax

index.html
<big>Text to make bigger</big>

big Demo

This is the first sentence. This whole sentence is in bigger letters.

index.html
<p>
  This is the first sentence.
  <big>This whole sentence is in bigger letters.</big>
</p>

DOM interface

This element implements the HTMLElement interface.

See also

Conclusion

The <big> element was historically used to increase text size, but it is now deprecated. Modern web development relies on CSS for text styling, making <big> obsolete. Instead, developers should use CSS properties like font-size for better control, compatibility, and maintainability in web design.