<b>: The B Element
Last updated: 2026-10-13
<b>The B Element
Renders text in bold without extra importance or emphasis, used only for visual stylistic offset (e.g. keywords, product names).
| Category | Formatting |
|---|---|
| Content Model | Phrasing content |
| Allowed Parents | Any element that accepts phrasing content |
| Content Tag | Yes — requires closing </b> tag |
| Status | Standard |
📝 Syntax
<b>bold text</b>▶ Example
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🌐 Browser Support
| Browser |  Chrome |
 Edge |
 Firefox |
 Safari |
 Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <b> | ✓ v1 | ✓ v12 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 |
| Supported in all major browsers | |||||
Tip： <b> has no semantics, only changes appearance. Use <strong> when the text is genuinely important.
❓ FAQ
QWhat is the difference between b and strong?
A
<b> only makes text bold visually with no semantic meaning, while <strong> indicates importance, seriousness, or urgency — screen readers will read it with a heavier tone. Use <b> for purely visual bolding such as keywords and product names, and <strong> for warnings and key content.QIs the b tag deprecated?
ANo.
<b> is still valid in HTML5, redefined as marking text that should stand out visually without conveying extra importance. If the text is genuinely important, use <strong> instead; for title-like emphasis, CSS font-weight is a better choice.QCan I use CSS instead of the b tag?
AYes. If the bolding is purely a visual style, using CSS
font-weight: bold with a <span> or a class name is more flexible — you can change the styling later without touching the HTML structure. The value of <b> is its semantic meaning of noteworthy text.🏷️ Related Tags
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