# Inline

An element that sits within a line of text, only as wide as its content.

## What is an **inline** element in CSS?

An **inline** element sits within a line of text and is only as wide as its content, like `<a>`, `<span>` and `<strong>`.

```css
li { display: inline; }   /* list items side by side, like a menu */
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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