HTML <b> tag

When writing in HTML (hypertext markup language), the <b> tag is an inline element that makes text bold. It is useful when you want to create definitions or make a certain word or phrase stand out. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, and related attributes and browser compatibility.

Example code

<p>Use the &lt;b&gt; tag to create <b>bold text</b> on your pages.</p>

The above code, rendered in a web browser, looks like this:

Use the <b> tag to create bold text on your pages.

Attributes

All HTML tags support standard attributes that define the settings of an HTML element. Unlike other HTML tags, the <b> tag has no unique attributes.

Compatibility

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