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HTML5 <b> Tag

Example

<p>It was a <b>red</b> house with a <b>blue</b> door.</p>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The <b> tag is supported in all major browsers.


Definition and Usage

The <b> tag specifies bold text.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

None.


Tips and Notes

Note: According to the HTML 5 specification, the <b> tag should be used as a LAST resort when no other tag is more appropriate. The HTML 5 specification states that headings should be denoted with the <h1> to <h6> tags, emphasized text should be denoted with the <em> tag, important text should be denoted with the <strong> tag, and marked/highlighted text should use the <mark> tag.

Tip: You can also use the CSS "font-weight" property to set bold text.


Global Attributes

The <b> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML5.


Event Attributes

The <b> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML5.


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