inlineblocks

Inline-block is a display value in CSS that allows an element to behave like an inline element in some ways and like a block-level element in others. Inline-block elements flow with text, meaning they sit side-by-side with other inline or inline-block elements. However, they also respect explicit widths and heights, and can have margins and padding applied to them, just like block-level elements. This makes them a versatile tool for web layout.

When an element has a display value of inline-block, it is treated as a single unit within the normal flow of text. This means that other inline content will wrap around it. However, unlike a purely inline element such as a `<span>`, an `inline-block` element can be given a specific width and height. This allows for precise control over the dimensions of elements that need to fit within a line of text.

Margins and padding can also be applied to inline-block elements, and these will affect their layout in a predictable manner. Top and bottom margins and padding will push away other elements vertically, while left and right margins and padding will create space between adjacent inline-block elements. This combination of inline flow and block-level box model behavior makes `inline-block` a popular choice for creating navigation menus, grids, and other complex layouts where elements need to align horizontally but also maintain distinct dimensions and spacing.