<strong>

The strong element marks text with strong importance, seriousness, or urgency.

Since HTML 2.0 Spec ↗

Syntax

<strong>...</strong>

Examples

<p><strong>Warning:</strong> this action cannot be undone.</p>
Output
Renders the word "Warning:" in bold and conveys importance to assistive technology.

Notes

Use <strong> for semantic importance and <b> only for stylistic bold without added meaning. Screen readers may change tone for strong content.

Browser & runtime support

EnvironmentSince version
chrome 1.0
firefox 1.0
safari 1.0
edge 12

See also