HTML Text Formatting

HTML text formatting allows web developers to enhance the appearance and emphasis of text content on web pages. By using various HTML elements, you can create visually appealing and structured content that improves readability and user experience.

Common Text Formatting Elements

HTML provides several elements for text formatting. Here are some of the most frequently used ones:

• Bold: Use <strong> or <b> tags
• Italic: Use <em> or <i> tags
• Underline: Use <u> tag
• Highlight: Use <mark> tag
• Small text: Use <small> tag
• Strikethrough: Use <del> tag
• Inserted text: Use <ins> tag
• Subscript: H₂O (Use <sub> tag)
• Superscript: 10² (Use <sup> tag)

Examples of HTML Text Formatting

Let's look at some practical examples of how to use these formatting elements:

<p>This is <strong>bold text</strong> and this is <em>italic text</em>.</p>
<p>You can <mark>highlight</mark> important information.</p>
<p>The chemical formula for water is H<sub>2</sub>O.</p>
<p>This text is <del>deleted</del> and this is <ins>inserted</ins>.</p>
    

Semantic vs. Presentational Markup

When formatting text in HTML, it's important to consider the semantic meaning of the elements you use. Semantic markup provides context and meaning to the content, while presentational markup focuses solely on appearance.

Semantic	Presentational
<strong>	<b>
<em>	<i>

For better accessibility and SEO, it's recommended to use semantic elements whenever possible. They provide more meaning to screen readers and search engines.

Best Practices for HTML Text Formatting

• Use semantic elements to convey meaning, not just for visual styling
• Avoid overusing text formatting, as it can make content harder to read
• Combine text formatting with HTML and CSS for more advanced styling options
• Ensure that formatted text remains accessible to all users, including those using screen readers
• Test your formatted text across different browsers and devices for consistency

Related Concepts

To further enhance your HTML skills, explore these related topics:

• HTML Paragraphs
• HTML Headings
• HTML Elements
• HTML Attributes

By mastering HTML text formatting, you'll be able to create more engaging and visually appealing web content that effectively communicates your message to users.