What is the difference between inline CSS and internal CSS?

An inline CSS is used to apply a unique style to a single HTML element. An inline CSS uses the style attribute of an HTML element. The following example sets the text color of the element to blue, and the text color of the element to red: An internal CSS is used to define a style for a single HTML page.

Should you use inline CSS?

Inline CSS is useful for quick fixes, overriding other styles, or when you only need to style a specific element without creating a separate CSS file. However, inline styles can make your code messy and harder to maintain, so they should generally be avoided for larger projects.

Do inline styles require separate CSS files?

Inline styles don’t require separate CSS files, potentially reducing HTTP requests. Adding style attributes to every HTML element is time-consuming. Styling multiple elements can increase your page’s size and download time, impacting overall page performance. Reduced separation of concerns between HTML structure and CSS.