HTML Text Formatting
HTML has tags that give words meaning. <strong> marks text as important. <em> marks text as emphasized. These tags may look bold or italic in a browser, but their important job is meaning. You can also use tags such as <mark> for highlighted text, <small> for side information, <del> for deleted text, and <ins> for inserted text. Do not choose a semantic tag only because you want a visual effect. When the meaning matters, use the meaningful HTML element. When appearance is the goal, CSS can handle the design.
Why this matters
- ·Meaningful formatting helps people understand important words.
- ·Screen readers can use semantic meaning.
- ·CSS can handle visual design separately.
Common mistakes
- ·Using semantic tags only as decoration can make the markup less clear.
- ·Too much bold or highlighting makes important content harder to notice.
- ·Do not use formatting tags to replace proper headings.
Frequently asked questions
It marks text as important.
Practice questions
Question 1
Write a sentence with one important word and one emphasized word.
Question 2
Create old and new text using <del> and <ins>.
Quick check
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