Difference between HTML Inline and Block elements.

LAYOUT:

Block: Block-level elements start on a new line and typically expand to fill the entire width of their parent container, creating a rectangular block or box in the layout.

Inline: Inline elements flow within the content, appearing inline with the surrounding text or other inline elements. They do not start on a new line.

LINE BREAK:

Block: Block-level elements cause a line break after them, so they stack vertically, one below the other, in the order they appear in the HTML source code.

Inline: Inline elements do not force a line break after them, allowing them to appear within the same line as other content.

WIDTH:

Block: Block elements automatically take up 100% of the available width unless their width is explicitly set using CSS properties.

Inline: Inline elements only take up as much width as necessary for their content. You cannot set a fixed width for inline elements.

MARGIN AND PADDING:

Block: You can apply margins (space outside) and padding (space inside) to block-level elements in all directions (top, right, bottom, left).

Inline: You can apply margins (space outside) horizontally (left and right) to inline elements but not vertically (top and bottom). Padding is also limited.

COMMON USE:

Block: Block-level elements are typically used for structural elements, such as headings, paragraphs, lists, and containers that group other elements.

Inline: Inline elements are typically used for adding emphasis to text (e.g., <strong>, <em>), creating hyperlinks (<a>), inline images (<img>), or other small-scale styling within text.

ELEMENTS:

Block: <div>, <p>, <h1> to <h6>, <ul>, <li>

Inline: <span>, <a>, <strong>, <em>, <img>