Differences between inline, block, and inline-block Display Properties in CSS

When working with CSS, understanding the differences between the display properties of inline, block, and inline-block is essential for UI developers. Here are some key differences:

Inline Elements:

• Inline elements do not start on a new line and only occupy the space bounded by their content.
• They do not respect the width and height properties.
• Examples of inline elements include span, a, and strong.

Block Elements:

• Block elements always start on a new line and take up the full width available.
• They respect the width and height properties.
• Examples of block elements include div, p, and header.

Inline-Block Elements:

• Inline-block elements are similar to inline elements but behave like block elements in terms of respecting width and height properties.
• They do not start on a new line but can have margins and padding applied.
• Examples of inline-block elements include images, buttons, and input fields.

By understanding the differences between these display properties, UI developers can effectively control the layout and appearance of elements on a webpage.