12. What is the difference between em and i?
<em> represents stress emphasis, while <i> represents text set apart from normal prose for a reason such as a technical term, idiom, taxonomy, or alternate voice. Both may appear italic by default, but their meanings differ.
Key Takeaways
- Use em when stress emphasis is meaningful.
- Do not choose semantic elements solely based on default appearance.
Knowledge Check
Which element represents stress emphasis?