What’s the difference between a block-level element and an inline element in html?

Every element in HTML is displayed in one of a few ways. By default, most tags are either displayed as block-level or inline. BlockA block-level element is drawn as a block that stretches to fill the full width available to it (the width of its container) and will always start on a new line. Example tags include <div>, <img>InlineUnlike the block-level elements, inline elements are drawn where they are defined and only take up space that is absolutely needed. Example tags include <span>, <b>

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