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Understanding HTML Text Formatting
HTML offers a variety of elements designed to format text in different ways, enhancing the readability and visual appeal of web pages. These elements allow developers to convey special meanings and emphasis through text.
Basic Formatting Elements
To make text stand out, HTML provides tags such as `` and ``. While both can be used to create bold text, the `` element indicates that the text is of strong importance, typically displayed in bold by browsers. On the other hand, the `` element simply makes the text bold without any additional emphasis.
The `` and `` tags are used for italic text, with the `` tag emphasizing the text and often read with stress by screen readers. The `` tag is commonly used for technical terms, foreign phrases, or ship names.
Additional Formatting Options
For highlighting important information, the `` tag can be used to mark or highlight specific text. The `` tag reduces the font size of the text, making it useful for footnotes or less important information.
To indicate changes in a document, the `` and `` tags are used. The `` tag strikes a line through deleted text, while the `` tag underlines inserted text.
Subscript and Superscript Text
For scientific or mathematical expressions, HTML provides the `` and `` tags. The `` tag creates subscript text, often used in chemical formulas like H₂O, while the `` tag creates superscript text, useful for footnotes or mathematical expressions.
Best Practices for HTML Coding
To ensure clean and readable HTML code, it is important to follow certain guidelines. Always declare the document type with ``, use lowercase element names, close all HTML elements, and quote attribute values. These practices make the code easier to read and maintain.
Using an HTML editor can automate some of these tasks, but understanding the underlying HTML structure is crucial for effective web page design.
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