: The STRONG Element
Last updated: 2026-09-12
<strong>The STRONG Element
Marks text of strong importance, rendered in bold by default. Unlike <b>, <strong> carries semantic importance.
| Category | Formatting |
|---|---|
| Content Model | Phrasing content |
| Allowed Parents | Any element that accepts phrasing content |
| Content Tag | Yes — requires closing </strong> tag |
| Status | Standard |
📝 Syntax
<strong>important text</strong>▶ Example
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🌐 Browser Support
| Browser |  Chrome |
 Edge |
 Firefox |
 Safari |
 Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <strong> | ✓ v1 | ✓ v12 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 |
| Supported in all major browsers | |||||
Tip： Use <strong> for importance/urgency; use <b> when you only want bold without semantic emphasis.
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