HTML <strong> Tag


Example

Format text in a document:

<strong>Bold text</strong>

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Browser Support

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All major browsers support the <strong> tag.


Definition and Usage

The <strong> tag is a phrase tag that defines important text.

Tip:We do not oppose using this tag, but if you only use it for a certain visual effect, we suggest you use CSS, which may produce richer results.

All phrase tags:

Tag Description
<em> Renders as emphasized text.
<strong> Defines important text.
<dfn> Defines a definition term.
<code> Defines computer code text.
<samp> Defines sample text.
<kbd> Defines keyboard text. It indicates text typed from a keyboard. It is often used in computer-related documents or manuals.
<var> Defines a variable. You can use this tag together with the <pre> and <code> tags.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

In HTML 4.01, the <strong> tag defines bold emphasized text; in HTML5, the <strong> tag defines important text.


Global Attributes

The <strong> tag supportsthe Global Attributes in HTML。


Event Attributes

The <strong> tag supportsthe Event Attributes in HTML。


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