Name

b — HTML 4.01 | HTML5

Synopsis

<b> . . . </b>

Renders the enclosed text in a bold font. Authors are advised to use the strong element when semantically correct.

Notes

In HTML5, the b element is slightly redefined as text that is emboldened without intending any extra importance, such as a keyword or a product name.

Start/End Tags

Required/Required

Attributes

Core, Internationalization, Events, HTML5 Global Attributes

Example

Turn left onto <b>Blackstone Blvd.</b>.

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