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What is the difference between the <i> element and <em>, as well as <strong> and <b>?
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Answer from AI
<i>(italic) and<b>(bold)**— stylistic emphasis, do not carry semantic meaning. They are used to give the text a certain appearance (italic, bold).<em>(emphasis) and<strong>(strong importance)**— semantic emphasis. Indicate importance or emphasis on the content.<em>— emphasis that can change the meaning of a sentence when spoken.<strong>— importance, indicating critical significance of a part of the content.
The differences are best seen in how they are interpreted by screen readers and search engines:
| Element | Semantics | Typical display |
|---|---|---|
<i> |
None (style) | Italic |
<em> |
Emphasis (accent) | Italic (by default) |
<b> |
None (style) | Bold |
<strong> |
Strong importance (importance) | Bold (by default) |