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CSS CSS Basics (2014) The Box Model Display Values

Posted by Johnny Garces
Johnny Garces
Courses Plus Student 8,551 Points

Alternative solution?

In this video, the "li" elements have a display of inline, which means that there can't be any changes on the margins. Could there be an alternative solution in affecting the margin by applying margin-top to the parent "ul" element that contains the "li"?

2 Answers

Valerio Scandurra
Valerio Scandurra
2,112 Points
Valerio Scandurra
Valerio Scandurra
2,112 Points

try inline-block, is a mix between inline and block

ibbhfsmeaf
ibbhfsmeaf
4,568 Points
ibbhfsmeaf
ibbhfsmeaf
4,568 Points

Your answer is near the end of the video. You spoke too soon. =)

Johnny Garces
Johnny Garces
Courses Plus Student 8,551 Points

haha need to hold on to my seat!