# Font weight

Sets how thick the text is, like bold or 700.

## What does `font-weight` do?

`font-weight` sets how thick the text is: `normal`, `bold`, or a number from 100 (thin) to 900 (heavy).

```css
.price { font-weight: bold; }
.subtitle { font-weight: 300; }
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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