๐ Topic Summary
Inline CSS involves adding styles directly within HTML elements using the style attribute. While it's generally best to keep CSS separate for maintainability, inline CSS can be useful for quick fixes, testing, or when you have specific styles that apply only to one particular element. It overrides external stylesheets and internal CSS, offering a way to ensure certain styles are applied no matter what. However, overuse can lead to messy and hard-to-manage code. Consider it as a tool for specific situations rather than your primary styling method.
๐จ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Inline CSS |
A. Rules applied directly within HTML elements using the style attribute. |
| 2. CSS Specificity |
B. The order in which styles are applied, with inline styles taking precedence. |
| 3. External Stylesheet |
C. A separate .css file linked to your HTML, best for overall styling. |
| 4. Internal CSS |
D. CSS placed within <style> tags in the <head> of an HTML document. |
| 5. Maintainability |
E. The ease with which code can be updated, modified, and understood. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct words.
While using _____ stylesheets is generally recommended for overall styling, _____ CSS can be helpful for overriding styles or making quick _____. However, relying heavily on inline CSS can reduce the _____ of your codebase and make it harder to ____ changes in the future.
Options: maintainability, inline, external, fixes, implement
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Describe a scenario where using inline CSS would be more appropriate than using an external stylesheet. Explain your reasoning.
