The<span>HTML element is a generic inline container for phrasing content, which does not inherently represent anything. It can be used to group elements for styling purposes (using theclass orid attributes), or because they share attribute values, such aslang. It should be used only when no other semantic element is appropriate.<span> is very much like a<div> element, but<div> is ablock-level element whereas a<span> is aninline-level element.

Try it

<p>  Add the <span>basil</span>,  <span>pine nuts</span> and  <span>garlic</span> to a blender and blend into a paste.</p><p>  Gradually add the <span>olive oil</span> while running the  blender slowly.</p>

span.ingredient {  color: red;}

Attributes

This element only includes theglobal attributes.

Example

Example 1

HTML

<p><span>Some text</span></p>

Result

Example 2

HTML

<li>  <span>    <a href="portfolio.html">See my portfolio</a>  </span></li>

CSS

li span {  background: gold;}

Result

Technical summary

Specifications

Browser compatibility

See also

• HTML<div> element