HTML <b> Tag

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Definition and Usage

The <b>tag is used to make text bold, but it doesn't add any extra meaning or importance to the text.

Tips and Notes

Note: As per the HTML5 rules, only use the tag when no other tag fits better. Headings are marked with <h1> to <h6>, highlighting with , emphasising with<em>, and showing importance with <strong>.

Global Attributes

The <b> tag in HTML can also work with the Global Attributes.

Event Attributes

The <b> tag in HTML can also be used with Event Attributes.

More Examples

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Page Title</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <p>Normal text - <b>and bold text</b>. </p>
  </body>
</html>

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Page Title</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <p>This is normal text - <span style="font-weight:bold;">and this is bold text</span>. </p>
  </body>
</html>

b {
  font-weight: bold;
}

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