Example
Make some text bold (without marking it as important):
<p>This is normal text - <b>and this is bold text</b>.</p>
More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
Definition and Usage
The <b> tag specifies bold text without any extra importance.
Tips and Notes
Note: According to the HTML5 specification, the <b> tag should be used as a LAST resort when no other tag is more appropriate. The 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 be denoted with the <mark> tag.
Tip: You can also use the following CSS to set bold text: "font-weight: bold;".
Browser Support
| Element | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <b> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Global Attributes
The <b> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.
Event Attributes
The <b> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.
More Examples
Example
Use CSS to set bold text:
<p>This is normal text - <span style="font-weight:bold;">and this is bold text</span>.</p>
Related Pages
HTML tutorial: HTML Text Formatting
HTML DOM reference: Bold Object
Default CSS Settings
Most browsers will display the <b> element with the following default values:
