Applying Bold and Italic Formatting
Boldface and italics are two ways of making text stand out from the rest. They are generally used in paragraphs rather than in headings, but they can be used anywhere.
For simple boldface and italics, use the <b> and <i> tags, respectively. These are two-sided tags that enclose the text to be formatted. For example:
<p>I had a <i>great</i> time at the party.</p> <p>The reception will be held at <b>The Arbor Arch</b> in Plainfield.</p>
If you want to apply both bold and italic formatting, you can nest one tag inside the other. Don’t mix up their order, though. When nesting tags, the rule is: first in, last out. So this is correct:
<p>The next book we will read is <b><i>The Catcher in the Rye</i></b></p>
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