HTML Element <big> Example

The HTML element <big> is used to define a bigger text, with a font size one size bigger than the document's default size.

This element can be nested to itself, and each time it is nested, the size is further increased by one size.

This element is not supported in HTML5 and you should avoid using it in the markup. Instead, use CSS font properties.

Here is an example that explains the element in action. Click the below link to see the live demo.

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <title>Example - HTML Element big</title>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Heading Text</h1>
    <p>This paragraph contains a <big>big</big> text, which is one point bigger than the document's default size.</p>
    <p>This paragraph contains a <big><big>bigger</big></big> text, which is two points bigger than the document's default size.</p>
    <p>This paragraph contains a <big><big><big>biggest</big></big></big> text, which is three points bigger than the document's default size.</p>
</body>
</html>

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