How to Bold Text in HTML: Quick Guide
Learn how to make text bold in HTML using `<strong>` and `<b>` tags effectively.
Video transcript
To make text bold in HTML, you can use the `<strong>` tag or the `<b>` tag. For example: `<strong>This is bold text</strong>` or `<b>This is bold text</b>`. The `<strong>` tag is generally preferred as it also signifies the importance of the text.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between `<strong>` and `<b>` tags?
The `<strong>` tag not only makes text bold but also indicates that the text is of strong importance, while the `<b>` tag simply styles text in bold.
Can I style bold text with CSS?
Yes, you can use CSS to apply bold styling to text using the `font-weight` property.
Are there any other tags for bold text in HTML?
The primary tags for bold text in HTML are `<b>` and `<strong>`. There are no alternative tags specifically for bolding text.
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