In HTML, elements can be classified as either block-level or inline-level elements.
Block-level elements start on a new line and occupy the full width of their parent container. Examples of block-level elements include <div>, <p>, <ul>, and <h1>.
Inline-level elements, on the other hand, do not start on a new line and only take up as much width as necessary. Examples of inline-level elements include <span>, <a>, <img>, and <strong>.
Here are some key differences between block and inline elements:
- Block-level elements create a “block” of content, whereas inline-level elements are part of the flow of text.
- Block-level elements can contain other block-level and inline-level elements, while inline-level elements can only contain other inline-level elements.
- Block-level elements can have margins, padding, and borders applied to them, while inline-level elements typically do not (although they can have padding and borders applied to their content).
- Block-level elements are often used for larger structural elements of a page, such as sections, headings, and lists, while inline-level elements are often used for smaller, inline elements like links, emphasis, and images.
