# Inline style

CSS written on one element with the style attribute.

## What is an **inline style**?

An **inline style** is CSS written straight on one element with the `style` attribute. Quick for a test, but hard to keep tidy, so use classes instead.

```html
<p style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">Sale ends today!</p>
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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