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How does font-weight differ from <b> tag in semantic meaning?

Understanding font-weight in CSS

font-weight is a CSS property that controls the thickness of text, ranging from 100 (thin) to 900 (extra-bold). Unlike the HTML <b> tag, it focuses purely on visual styling without affecting semantic meaning.

Key Points about font-weight
  1. 1

    font-weight: normal; – Standard weight (usually 400).

  2. 2

    font-weight: bold; – Bold weight (usually 700).

  3. 3

    font-weight: 100-900; – Fine-grained control over text thickness.

  4. 4

    CSS allows you to make text visually bold without changing HTML semantics.

  5. 5

    Use font-weight in combination with semantic tags like <strong> for accessibility and meaning.

Example: Using font-weight in CSS

This example shows how CSS font-weight can control the thickness of different text elements independently of HTML tags. It provides flexibility in design while keeping HTML semantic.

Key Takeaways
  1. 1

    font-weight controls visual boldness without adding semantic meaning.

  2. 2

    CSS provides precise control using numeric values (100–900) or keywords (normal, bold).

  3. 3

    Combine font-weight with semantic HTML for both design and accessibility.

  4. 4

    Avoid using <b> solely for styling; use CSS instead.