Can I change the size of text within HTML buttons without using CSS?

john...yep, that is a crazy business requirement...almost as crazy as the requirement I was given to change the text on the buttons in a javascript alert or confirm box.

The short answer to both requirements is: you can't.

As you pointed out, you can change the font size of standard HTML buttons (and asp:button controls) by using CSS, but if you do that, you're going to lose the "XP" look of the buttons (for those using XP) and they will revert to their plain vanilla HTML button appearance.

I would also think that there could be a problem with changing the text size, especially if you use a fixed point size, if you're in an environment that requires "accessibility" for people with various physical challenges (sheesh, how politically correct).

Not knowing where you are, but in the US, people have started to sue because a web site they've gone to was not accessible or accommodating to their particular physical challenge. Unless you keep the text to a measurement that can scale - such as "em" height, you may have people complain.

I hope this helps,
Ric

Thanks RC