Lesson 2.7 Block and Inline

 

Block and Inline Elements in HTML

In HTML, elements can be displayed in two different ways: as block-level elements or as inline elements. The difference between these two types of elements is important to understand when it comes to web design and development, as it affects how content is displayed on a webpage.

Block-Level Elements

Block-level elements are elements that take up their own line and stretch to fill the available width. They are often used to create the structure of a webpage, and are typically used for larger blocks of content such as headings, paragraphs, and lists. Examples of block-level elements include the div element, the h1 element, and the p element.

Inline Elements

In contrast, inline elements are elements that are placed inline with the text, and only take up as much width as necessary. They are often used to format small blocks of content within larger blocks of text, such as links or emphasized words. Examples of inline elements include the a element, the em element, and the strong element.

One way to remember the difference between block-level and inline elements is to think of block-level elements as "blocks" of content that take up their own line, and inline elements as "inlines" of content that fit within a larger block of text.

Changing Display Types with CSS

It's also important to note that the display type of an element can be changed using CSS. For example, you can use the display property to change an inline element to a block-level element, or vice versa. This can be useful for creating custom layouts or modifying the default behavior of HTML elements.

In conclusion, block-level elements and inline elements are two different types of elements in HTML that affect how content is displayed on a webpage. Block-level elements take up their own line and stretch to fill the available width, while inline elements are placed inline with the text and only take up as much width as necessary. Understanding the difference between these two types of elements is an important part of web design and development.