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CSS Inline-Block

CSS Inline-Block

CSS inline-block combines inline flow with block dimensions.

Read Time
5 min read
Difficulty
Beginner
Last Updated
Jun 15, 2026
Version
v1.0.0

Introduction

CSS `inline-block` lets elements sit side-by-side like text while accepting exact width and height values. Standard inline elements ignore physical dimensions. Developers use this heavily for navigation links and buttons.

Example

Example
1/* this styles a button grid */
2.btn {
3  display: inline-block;
4  width: 120px;
5  padding: 10px;
6}

Key Points

  • Elements flow horizontally like text.
  • Elements accept specific width and height values.
  • Top and bottom margins apply properly.
  • It prevents unexpected line breaks.

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