About

The span element is a generic wrapper for phrasing content that by itself does not represent anything.

Span doesn't have explicit attributes.

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Usage

Span is then handy to use:

• as placeholder for Javascript with the data attribute for instance.
• or to apply another style

Rendering

div elements are rendered as block boxes whereas span element are rendered as inline box.

Example:

• The world word will then stay on the same line (ie in the p block element.

<p>
Hallo <span style="color:green">World</span>
</p>

• Output:

Documentation / Reference

• Span