lihavointina

Lihavointi, or bold formatting, is a typographic technique used to emphasize text by rendering characters with a thicker stroke. It is commonly applied to headings, keywords, and important terms to draw the reader’s attention.

Historically, bold type emerged in the 19th century as printers developed heavier variants of typefaces to create contrast on the page. In digital typography, bold is achieved by increasing the font weight or selecting a bold variant of a typeface. Modern systems can also simulate bold by styling text through CSS or document markup.

Common usage guidelines favor bolding for short, impactful emphasis rather than long passages. It is often used for section headings, labels, or terms that require quick recognition. For body text, bold should be used sparingly to avoid visual fatigue. When possible, semantic emphasis should rely on structural cues (such as headings) or italics in addition to, or instead of, bold.

In markup and accessibility contexts, strong or b tags in HTML convey emphasis or importance, with strong indicating semantic weight, while b is a purely stylistic choice. Good practice combines semantic structure with visual styling, ensuring sufficient contrast and readability for users of assistive technologies.

Typography considerations include variations in how bold appears across fonts; some typefaces offer multiple bold weights, while others rely on a single bold variant. Variable fonts provide a continuum of weights, allowing finer control over emphasis. Overall, lihavointi is a versatile tool for hierarchy and clarity when used thoughtfully.