HTML 101: Block vs. Inline Elements – Let's Break It Down!

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Hey there, budding web developers! 🖥️ Ever been confused about block and inline elements in HTML? No worries, we’ve got you covered! 🌟

🚧 Block-Level Elements

  • Take up the full width of their container.
  • Always start on a new line.
Common block elements:
<div>, <p>, <h1> to <h6>, <ul>, <ol>, <table>, etc.

EXAMPLE

<div>This is a block-level element.</div>  

<p>And here's another one!</p>  


✨ Inline Elements

  • Only take up as much width as their content.
  • Stay on the same line as surrounding content.
  1. Common inline elements:
  2. <span>, <a>, <strong>, <em>, <img>, etc.
  3. EXAMPLE
  4. <p>This is a paragraph with <span>inline</span> elements.</p> <a href="#">Click me – I'm inline!</a>

What’s the Big Deal?

  • Use block-level elements when you need structure, like sections, headings, or containers.
  • Use inline elements to style specific parts of your content without breaking the flow.

Pro Tip: Always test your code and see how these elements behave in the browser! 🛠️

Got questions or want more examples? Drop a comment below! 👇


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