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Article By Idah Ekedegba.
The difference between inline element,inline block element and block  elements. 

Inline Elements: The Swift Runners
First, let's talk about inline elements. These are like the nimble sprinters on a web page. Inline elements don't force a line break after them. They flow in the document alongside their neighboring elements. They're great for text or elements that should appear inline with the content. Things like <span>, <a>, or even <strong> tags are typically inline elements.

So, why would we choose inline over the others? Well, when we want elements to stay within the flow of the text, such as links or emphasizing text, inline is our go-to choice.

Inline-Block Elements: The Hybrid Athletes
Next up, we have inline-block elements. These are the versatile athletes in the web design world. Inline-block elements behave similarly to inline elements in that they don't force line breaks. However, they have the block-level properties. Think of them as hybrid athletes that can run the track and swim in the pool, all in one go.

This means they can have width, height, margins, and padding. They are like the best of both worlds. When you want an element to flow inline but also have the ability to control its dimensions and spacing, inline-block is your friend.

Block Elements: The Weightlifters
Last but not least, we have block elements. These are the heavyweight champions of web layout. Block elements create a new block formatting context and, as a result, force a line break after them. Elements like <div>, <p>, or <h1> tags are typical examples.

If you want to create distinct, self-contained sections on your web page, block elements are your choice. They are like the weightlifters in the gym, providing structure and clear separation between content.