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Apply bold format to selected text

Toggle bold formatting on the selected text in most text editors and word processors.

Ctrl + B

When to use it

When you need to emphasize text by making it bold in a document, email, or text field.

Pro tip

Works in most applications that support rich text editing, including Word, Google Docs, and text boxes in browsers.

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