b
The b element is typically used to apply bold highlighting to the content of the element. This element is part of the highlighting domain. Use this element only when a more semantically appropriate element is not available. For example, for specific items such as GUI controls, use the uicontrol element.
Note: Style sheets can be used to format the b element differently, just like any other element can be restyled. Thus, it is not the case that content in b elements will necessarily be bold.
Content models
See appendix for information about this element in OASIS document type shells.
Inheritance
+ topic/ph hi-d/b
Example 174. Example
<p><b>STOP!</b> This is <b>very</b> important!</p>
Attributes
The following attributes are available on this element:
Universal attribute group and
outputclass.
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