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Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) — Question 5

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Question 5

Differentiate between External style sheets and Internal style sheets.

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Differences between External and Internal style sheets are listed below:

S.
No.
External style sheetsInternal style sheets
1.These style sheets are separate .css files.These style sheets are within the HTML document.
2.The CSS file is linked using <link> tag.The style sheet is placed within <style> tags in the <head> section of HTML.
3.It can be used across multiple HTML pages.Its use is limited to a single HTML document.
4.It results in smaller HTML files since styles are in a separate file.It results in larger HTML files as styles are embedded.
5.It is easier to maintain and update styles across multiple pages.Changes require editing each HTML file.