Currently, I am delving into the intricacies of the inline-block attribute and have a basic understanding that it allows elements to sit on the same row rather than stack on top of each other as they would in a normal layout. However, my grasp on how exactly inline-block functions is still somewhat hazy.
My primary query concerns whether an inline-block element X aligns itself on the same line as the preceding element or if it affects the alignment of the subsequent element relative to X.
To shed light on this confusion, consider the following code snippet:
div {
background: #eee;
color: black;
margin: 10px;
}
.one {
display: inline-block;
}<div class="one">One</div>
<div class="two">Two</div>
<div class="one">Three</div>
<div class="one">Four</div>Upon execution of the code snippet, the outcome bewilders me as 'One' appears on the same line but wrapped, 'Two' occupies a new line without any wrapping, while 'Three' and 'Four' share the same line (albeit differently from 'Two'). The behavior defies explanation, leaving me grappling with uncertainty. Could you elucidate why these elements exhibit such contrasting layouts?