When writing in HTML, the tag is an inline element used to designate a section of text with strong importance; it is usually denoted with bold font. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, and related attributes and browser compatibility.

Example of code

Make sure you ground yourself before working inside a computer case to avoid electrostatic discharge.

Example result

Make sure you ground yourself before working inside a computer case to avoid electrostatic discharge.

This element is unique in that it is a phrase tag, which indicates that a section of text has structural meaning.

  • Example of code
  • Example result
  • Attributes
  • Compatibility
  • Additional phrase tags
  • Related information

Attributes

Within an HTML tag, an attribute dictates certain aspects of an HTML element. Attributes are made up of a name and value pair. While the tag does not have any unique attributes, it does utilize all of the standard attributes.

Compatibility

Additional phrase tags

Block of text, Browser, Compatibility, Container tag, HTML bold tag, HTML em tag, Web design terms

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