A style attribute on a <code> tag assigns a unique style to the code element.
Its value is CSS that defines the appearance of the code element.
A style attribute on a <code> element.
In JavaScript the
alert()
method displays an alert box.
<p>
In JavaScript the
<code style="background: papayawhip;">alert()</code>
method displays an alert box.
</p>
The style attribute specifies the style, i.e. look and feel, of the <code> element.
A style contains any number of CSS property/value pairs, separated by semicolons (;).
The style attribute overrides any other style that was defined in a <style> tag or an external CSS file.
This inline styling affects the current <code> element only.
<code style="CSS-styles" >
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| CSS-styles | One or more CSS property/value pairs separated by semicolons (;). |
A style attribute on a <code> element.
Clicking the button toggles the background color.
In JavaScript the
alert()
method displays an alert box.
<p>
In JavaScript the
<code id="mycode"
style="background: papayawhip;">alert()</code>
method displays an alert box.
</p>
<br/>
<button onclick="toggle();">Toggle style</button>
<script>
let toggle = () => {
let element = document.getElementById("mycode");
if (element.style.backgroundColor === "papayawhip") {
element.style.backgroundColor = "aliceblue";
} else {
element.style.backgroundColor = "papayawhip";
}
}
</script>
The style attribute assigns a background color to the <code> element.
Clicking the button calls JavaScript which toggles the background color.
Here is when style support started for each browser:
 Chrome
|
1.0 | Sep 2008 |
 Firefox
|
1.0 | Sep 2002 |
 IE/Edge
|
1.0 | Aug 1995 |
 Opera
|
1.0 | Jan 2006 |
 Safari
|
1.0 | Jan 2003 |
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