HTML elements are primarily categorized into two types-
- block elements
- inline elements
Understanding the difference between these two types is crucial for structuring your web pages effectively.
Block Elements
Block elements take up the full width available (100% of the parent element's width) and always start on a new line.
They typically contain other block or inline elements and can be styled with CSS for layout purposes.
<div>This is a block element.</div> <p>This is another block element.</p>
Inline Elements
Inline elements take up only as much width as necessary and do not start on a new line. They can contain text or other inline elements but not block elements.
<span>This is an inline element.</span> <a href="#">This is another inline element.</a>
List of Block Elements
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List of Inline Elements
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Understanding and correctly using block and inline elements is fundamental for creating well-structured and styled web pages.
Each type has its specific use cases, and choosing the appropriate element ensures that your HTML is semantically correct and easy to style