HTML <strong> element

The <strong> element represents strong importance, seriousness, or urgency. It is used when the content carries more weight than the surrounding text.

Browsers normally display <strong> in bold. CSS can change its font weight, colour, or other visual properties while preserving the importance expressed by the markup.

A warning is a natural example. In "Do not close this window while the file is being saved," <strong> can identify the instruction the reader needs to notice before acting. It can also identify essential information in an ordinary instruction, such as "Bring your booking reference" in the details for attending a workshop.

The element is different from <em>. The <em> element marks stress within an expression, which can change what a sentence implies. The <strong> element identifies the importance of the content itself. It can apply to a few words or to an entire sentence.

It is also different from <b>. The <b> element can draw attention to text without saying that it is important. The <strong> element does make that stronger claim.

Attributes: GLOBALS.

Typical layout:
<p>
  <strong>Do not close this window</strong>
  while the file is being saved.
</p>
<p>
  <strong>Bring your booking reference</strong>
  to the workshop.
</p>

Visual representation: