Difference between a block-level element and an inline element?

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Onkar Sharma · Answer

Hi Naresh, Here is the definition of both HTML elements: Block-level Elements: A block-level element always starts on a new line and takes up the full width available. For example, and Inline Elements: An inline element does not start on a new line and occupies as much space as is necessary. For example, And, to know more about them, visit: https://www.w3schools.com/html/html_blocks.asp https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/difference-between-block-elements-and-inline-elements/ Thanks!

Sachin Singh · Answer

Block level elements are those which covers the whole width meaning will always come below / above any other element and never be side by side ex:- h2,h1 However inline elements will come inline meaning side by side. ex:- Span

Vishal Yelve · Answer

Inline Elements Block Elements Inline elements occupy only sufficient width required. Block Elements occupy the full width irrespective of their sufficiency. Inline elements don’t start in a new line. Block elements always start in a line. Inline elements allow other inline elements to sit behind. Block elements doesn’t allow other elements to sit behind Inline elements don’t have top and bottom margin Block elements have top and bottom margin.

Brahma Prakash Shukla · Answer

By default, inline elements do not force a new line to begin in the document flow. Block elements, on the other hand, typically cause a line break to occur .

Difference between a block-level element and an inline element?

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