Use the syntax <x>strong where x = the number of letters you want.
You can then check it against a password checker site www.passwordmeter.com/ to see how it rates.
More help from DuckDuckGo
- Can't connect to a site and not sure if the porblem is their end or yours? In DDG just type in 'is facebook down'.
- DDG will expand shortened URLs: if you want to know where http://bit.ly/2c7UK7Y will take you to, type in expand http://bit.ly/2c7UK7Y and DDG will tell you. It is a useful way of checking that the link you are about to click on takes you to the place you expect.
- DDG can create QR codes: type in 'qr' and then the URL you want a code for and DDG will create one.
Internet Q&A by Phil Bradley in CILIP Update, October 2016