Be able to apply text enhancement including bold, underline, italic
14 Styles: Text Enhancement
In this section we’ll learn how to make your text stand out using bold, italic, and underline styles. Think of them as the “high‑lights” of your writing!
Bold – strong emphasis
Bold text grabs attention, just like a bright neon sign. Use it for:
- Important keywords
- Section headings
- Anything you want to stand out
Example: This is bold text.
Italic – emphasis
Italic text is like a whisper or a subtle hint. Use it for:
- Book titles
- Foreign words
- Thoughts or inner monologue
Example: This is italic text.
Underline – underline emphasis
Underlining is like a road sign that tells the reader “pay attention.” Use it sparingly, mainly for:
- Links (in HTML)
- Important points in a list
Example: This is underlined text.
Combining Styles
You can mix styles to create even stronger emphasis:
- Bold + Italic – for key concepts.
- Bold + Underline – for headings that need extra visibility.
- Italic + Underline – for special notes.
Example: Bold + Italic
Quick Reference Table
| Tag | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| <strong> | Bold (strong emphasis) | Strong |
| <em> | Italic (emphasis) | Emphasised |
| <u> | Underline (highlight) | Underlined |
📚 Exam Tip: Remember that in the IGCSE exam, you may need to identify the correct HTML tag for a given style. Practice writing small snippets and testing them in a browser.
📝 Practice Exercise: Create a short paragraph about your favourite emoji using all three styles. Then, write the same paragraph in plain text and compare the impact.
Revision
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