How do I format text using HTML tags?
HTML is a way of marking up text using tags, to make text look a certain way on the Web. Tags are always used in pairs, which deciphers when to start a certain look and when to stop. The "start" tag is written in angle brackets, and the "end" tag has a slash in it which means "stop doing this".
If you would like to format text in a text box that does NOT include an HTML editor, you can insert the following HTML tags to format your text:
Adding a single line break:
Type: I wish to type my text <br>
on the next line.
Results: I wish to type my text
on the next line.
Adding a blank line in between two sentences:
Type: I wish to end my sentence.<br><br>
I have added a blank line above this sentence.
Results: I wish to end my sentence.
I have added a blank line above this sentence.
Bolded text:
Type: I want to <b>emphasize a point</b> by making text bolder than the rest.
Results: I want to emphasize a point by making text bolder than the rest.
Underlined text:
Type: I want to <u>emphasize a point</u> by underlining specific text.
Results: I want to emphasize a point by underlining specific text.
Italicized text:
Type: I want to <i>emphasize a point</i> by italicizing specific text.
Results: I want to emphasize a point by italicizing specific text.
Bolded, underlined and italicized text:
Type: I want to <b><u><i>emphasize a point</i></u></b> by underlining and italicizing specific text, as well as, making it bolder than the rest.
Results: I want to emphasize a point by underlining and italicizing specific text, as well as, making it bolder than the rest.
Creating a bulleted list:
Type: <ul><li>List item 1</li>
<li>List item 2</li>
<li>List item 3</li>
</ul>
Results:
- List item 1
- List item 2
- List item 3
Creating a numbered list:
Type: <ol><li>List item 1</li>
<li>List item 2</li>
<li>List item 3</li>
</ol>
Results:
- List item 1
- List item 2
- List item 3
Adding a website link:
Type: My text includes a link to the <a href="http://www.gifttool.com" target="_blank">GiftTool</a> website which will open in a new browser.
Results: My text includes a link to the GiftTool website which will open in a new browser.
Adding an email link:
Type: My text includes a <a href="mailto:info@gifttool.com">link</a> that opens an email window.
Results: My text includes a link that opens an email window.