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Inline vs external precedence in CSS - Quick Revision & Key Differences

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beginner
What is inline CSS?
Inline CSS is CSS code written directly inside an HTML element using the style attribute. It applies styles only to that specific element.
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beginner
What is external CSS?
External CSS is CSS code written in a separate file with a .css extension. This file is linked to the HTML document using the <link> tag inside the <head> section.
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beginner
Which has higher precedence: inline CSS or external CSS?
Inline CSS has higher precedence than external CSS. This means if both define a style for the same element and property, the inline style will be applied.
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intermediate
Why does inline CSS have higher precedence than external CSS?
Inline CSS is considered more specific because it targets a single element directly. Browsers apply the most specific style rule, so inline styles override external styles.
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intermediate
How can you override inline CSS if needed?
You can override inline CSS by using !important in external or internal CSS, or by using JavaScript to change styles dynamically.
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Which CSS style will apply if both inline and external CSS set the same property on an element?
AInline CSS
BExternal CSS
CBoth apply equally
DNeither applies
Where is external CSS usually linked in an HTML document?
AInside the <footer> tag
BInside the <body> tag
CInside the <head> tag
DInside the <nav> tag
What attribute is used to add inline CSS to an HTML element?
Aclass
Bstyle
Cid
Dcss
Which method can override inline CSS styles?
AUsing external CSS without !important
BUsing inline JavaScript alerts
CUsing only HTML attributes
DUsing !important in external CSS
Why is inline CSS generally discouraged for large projects?
AIt makes code harder to maintain and reuse
BIt is slower to load
CIt does not work in modern browsers
DIt cannot style text
Explain the difference between inline and external CSS and which one takes precedence.
Think about where the CSS code is written and how browsers decide which style to apply.
You got /3 concepts.
    Describe how you can override an inline CSS style using external CSS.
    Consider CSS specificity and special keywords.
    You got /3 concepts.