HTML <b> tag
The <b> tag defines bold text.
This tag is basically used to mark a text as bold but it does not make the text as an important text.
Note/Warning/Info If you wish to mark a text as an important text, then you should use <strong> tag.
Syntax:
<b>Text to make bold</b>
Default CSS Value
font-weight:bold;
How Browser will display
INLINE.
Difference between HTML4.01, XHTML and HTML5
| HTML4 | XHTML | HTML5 |
|---|---|---|
| None | None | None |
Attributes used
No specific attribute
Note/Info:
If you simply wish to make a text bold and not important, then it is better to use CSS font-weight property as – font-weight:bold;
If you are looking for a comprehensive knowledge on font-weight property, then learn about CSS Fonts.
Global Attributes
The <b> tag supports Global attributes.
Event Attributes
The <b> tag supports Event attributes.
Supporting Browsers
