How do I make text bold in HTML?

Making text bold in HTML is a common way to emphasize important information on a webpage. But how exactly do you do it? What tags or techniques can you use to make your text stand out in bold?

Here’s a straightforward explanation:

Using the tag:

 The tag simply makes the text bold without adding any extra importance or meaning. It’s a purely visual effect. For example:

  This text is bold

Using the tag:

 Unlike , the tag not only makes the text bold but also gives it semantic importance, indicating that the text is of strong importance. This is better for accessibility and SEO. For example:

  This text is important and bold

Using CSS for bold text:

 You can also make text bold using CSS by applying the font-weight property. For instance:

  This text is bold

 Or using an external stylesheet or style block:

.bold-text {
  font-weight: bold;
}

 Then apply it like this:

  This text is bold

Quick tips:

• Use when you want to add meaning along with bold styling.
  
• Use for purely stylistic bold text without extra importance.
  
• Use CSS if you want more control over styling, including boldness level (normal, bold, bolder, lighter).