Can I put formatted HTML code as Javascript alert() input parameter?

Question

I have this simpe Javascript script that show a popup box when a link is clicked:

    <script>
        function myExample() {
            alert("BaZing!  It works!");
        }
    </script>

I want to know if it is possible to format the text inside the alert() function.

In particular I want to know if (and how) is it possible to put some formatted HTML text as alert() input parameter.

Some one can help me?

Answer 1

No, alert() accepts one string argument and will display it as is.

If you need to display a formatted text in a modal, use a library (eg Alertify.js ).

Answer 2

alert() can't format a HTML format string, but if you just want separate a string to several lines, you can put '\\n' in your string,like

alert("first line \\n second line \\n third line");