The b tag is used to bold text without adding any extra importance or meaning. It makes the text visually stand out, but unlike strong, it does not imply emphasis or urgency.
✅ Syntax:
<b>This text is bold</b>
📌 Output in browser:
This text is bold
🆚 Difference between <b> and <strong>
| Tag | Appearance | Semantic Meaning |
|---|---|---|
<b> | Bold | No added importance |
<strong> | Bold | Indicates importance |
Example:
<p><b>Note:</b> This is styled bold only.</p>
<p><strong>Warning:</strong> This is both bold and important.</p>
🧠 When to Use <b>?
Use <b> when you want to make something stand out visually, but it’s not semantically important. For example:
- Product names
- Keywords
- Labels in UI
- Phone numbers
If you want to add meaningful emphasis, prefer <strong> instead.