What are bold characters?

Bold characters are letters or symbols that stand out because they're stronger and bigger than others.

Imagine you’re writing a message to your friend using blocks, like those big colorful building blocks you play with. Now, suppose you want to highlight the most important word in your message. You might use bigger, bolder blocks for that word so it grabs attention right away.

In writing, bold characters work just like those bigger blocks. When a letter or word is bold, it looks stronger and more noticeable on the page, kind of like how your favorite toy stands out in a pile of others.

You might see bold characters in books, signs, or even on your tablet when you're writing messages. They help you understand what's most important without having to read everything else first.