HTML <strong> tag

Updated: 11/13/2018 by Computer Hope
HTML strong tag

When writing in HTML (hypertext markup language), the <strong> tag is an inline element used to designate a section of text with strong importance; it is usually denoted with bold font. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, and related attributes and browser compatibility.

Note

This element is unique in that it is a phrase tag, which indicates that a section of text has structural meaning.

Example of <strong> code

<p>Make sure you <strong>ground yourself</strong> before working
   inside a computer case to avoid electrostatic discharge.</p>

Example result

Make sure you ground yourself before working inside a computer case to avoid electrostatic discharge.

Attributes

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

Compatibility

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Additional phrase tags

Block of text, Browser, Compatibility, Container tag, HTML bold tag, HTML em tag, Web design terms