Bold Tag
The <b> tag in HTML is used to make text appear bold. It's an inline element, meaning it affects the content within it without disrupting the flow of surrounding text. However, it's important to note that the <b> tag does not convey any extra emphasis or importance to the content, it simply makes the text bold for visual purposes.
How to Use the <b> Tag
Using the b tag is straightforward. You simply wrap the text you want to make bold within the opening <b> and closing </b> tags.
Here's the basic syntax:
<b>Your bold text here</b>Let's look at a simple example:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Bold Text Example</title>
</head>
<body>
<p>This is a normal sentence. <b>This part of the sentence is bold.</b> The sentence continues normally.</p>
</body>
</html>In this example, the text 'This part of the sentence is bold.' will appear bold on the webpage, while the rest of the sentence will remain in normal weight.
When Should You Use the <b> Tag?
While the <b> tag is easy to use, it's important to consider when it's appropriate to use it. The <b> tag should be used when you want to make text bold for stylistic reasons, without implying that the text has any extra importance or emphasis.
For example, you might use the bold tag for:
- Headings or subheadings that don't need to be marked as important.
- Product names or brands in a block of text.
- Dates or times in event descriptions.
Difference Between Bold Tag & Strong Tag
The difference between <b> and <strong> is that <strong> not only makes text bold but also indicates that the text is important or urgent. Screen readers and other assistive technologies can pick up on this, making <strong> more appropriate for emphasizing important text.
For example:
<p><strong>Important:</strong> Please read the instructions carefully.</p>Here, the <strong> tag is used because the text 'Important:' conveys critical information.