Definitions
- Referring to text or content that is part of a larger body of text. - Describing an element or object that is inserted within the flow of text. - Talking about code or markup that is written directly into the HTML document.
- Referring to an object or element that is contained within another object or element. - Describing content that is integrated or included within a larger context. - Talking about code or media that is inserted into a web page or document.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to elements or objects that are contained within a larger context.
- 2Both can be used to describe text, media, or code that is integrated into a document or web page.
- 3Both involve the insertion of content into a larger structure.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Inline refers to content that is part of the flow of text, while embedded refers to content that is contained within another object or element.
- 2Integration: Inline content is integrated into the flow of text, while embedded content is integrated into the structure of the document or web page.
- 3Visibility: Inline content is visible as part of the text, while embedded content may require user interaction or activation to become visible.
- 4Functionality: Inline content is often used for small elements or objects, while embedded content can be used for larger or more complex elements or objects.
- 5Code: Inline code is written directly into the HTML document, while embedded code is typically linked or referenced from an external source.
Remember this!
Inline and embedded both refer to elements or objects that are contained within a larger context. However, the difference between inline and embedded is their location and integration. Inline content is part of the flow of text and is integrated into the text itself, while embedded content is integrated into the structure of the document or web page and may require user interaction to become visible.
