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Summary

The b element (<b>) historically was used to tell the browser to make the nested text bold. While the <b> element is widely supported in browsers, its use is not recommended, as CSS can be used to achieve the same effect. In HTML5, it merely signifies that the text should be stylistically distinguished in some way.

Overview Table

DOM Interface	HTMLElement

The <b> element is used to make the nested tag bolded. The use of the <b> is not recommended according to HTML 5 standards as the bold effect can achieved using CSS.

Examples

This example uses the b element to make the text bold.

HTML

This text appears bolded

Notes

Standards information

• HTML 4.01 Specification, Section 15.2.1

HTML information

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Compatibility

Desktop

Feature	Chrome	Firefox (Gecko)	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari
Basic Support	Supported (when?)	Supported (when?)	Supported (when?)	Supported (when?)	Supported (when?)

Mobile

Feature	Android	BlackBerry	Chrome for mobile	Firefox Mobile (Gecko)	IE Mobile	Opera Mobile	Opera Mini	Safari Mobile
Basic support	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?

See also

Related pages (MSDN)

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