Bold (type) facts for kids
Have you ever noticed some words that stand out in a book or on a website? That's probably bold text! Bold text looks darker and a bit thicker than regular text. It's used to make important words or phrases really pop out. This helps you quickly spot key information or ideas.
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How to Make Text Bold
Making text bold is super easy, whether you're writing for a website or a wiki page. There are a few different ways to do it.
Bold in HTML
When people build websites, they often use a special language called HTML. To make text bold in HTML, they use tags. You put the text you want to be bold between <b> and </b>. For example, if you type <b>important word</b>, it will show up as important word on the website.
Bold in Wikitext
On wiki websites, like this one, we use something called Wikitext. It's a simpler way to format text without needing complex HTML tags. To make text bold in Wikitext, you just put three apostrophes () on each side of the word or phrase. So, if you type this is bold, it will appear as this is bold when you save the page. It's a quick and easy trick!
Why We Use Bold Text
Bold text is a powerful tool for writers and designers. It helps readers understand what's most important.
Highlighting Key Information
Imagine you're reading a long article. Bold words act like signposts, guiding your eyes to the most important facts or ideas. This makes it much faster to find what you're looking for.
Drawing Attention
Sometimes, you want to make sure a specific word or phrase really grabs attention. Bold text does just that! It stands out from the rest of the text, making it noticeable right away.
Related Text Styles
Besides bold, there are other cool ways to make text look different and emphasize ideas.
