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Updated: May 31, 2026

Decorate With Span

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Decorate With Span — free browser-based HTML practice

■ What this exercise teaches Wrap only the phrase "red text" in a span.

Why it matters in real projects

span applies styles to a small part of the text without breaking the line. Similar patterns appear daily in code review and production UI work.

Step-by-step workflow

1. Read the guide and understand the goal of "Decorate With Span" 2. Review the HTML editor pane and start from the starter code 3. Open hints if stuck; compare your diff with the sample solution 4. Click Run and inspect preview/console output 5. Auto-check looks for output containing: red text. 6. After success, continue with adjacent exercises in the same category

Core concept explained

span applies styles to a small part of the text without breaking the line.

Technical focus

Key HTML elements in this task: p, span.

Hint before you peek at the solution

span is an inline element.

Sample solution walkthrough

The solution uses HTML tags such as p, span. Check nesting and closing tags. Explanation: span applies styles to a small part of the text without breaking the line. Hint recap: span is an inline element.

Solution code

📝 Sample code

<p>This is <span>red text</span>.</p>

Common mistakes for this exact task

- Skipping the hint: span is an inline element.

Troubleshooting

Q: Preview does not change after Run A: Ensure you edited the HTML pane and clicked Run. Q: Looks correct but check fails A: Auto-check looks for output containing: red text. Look for typos, full-width spaces, or unclosed tags. Q: Console shows errors A: Open DevTools Console and fix bracket/quote mismatches at the reported line. Q: Hard to type on mobile A: Use landscape mode or continue on desktop—the same URL keeps progress in localStorage.

Interview / portfolio tips

- Explain the techniques in "Decorate With Span" in your own words within 30 seconds - Practice walking through each line of the sample solution on a whiteboard - Be ready to discuss tags: p, span - Mention responsive or accessibility trade-offs - Prepare one alternative approach and why you chose this one

What to do after you pass

Move to the next exercise in the html-basic track, then continue the learning roadmap at /en/learning/html-basic/.

Keywords

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■ Exercise task

Wrap only the phrase "red text" in a span.

Hint if stuck

span is an inline element.

10pt

Decorate with span

Wrap only the phrase "red text" in a span.

Code

<p>This is <span></span>.</p>

Preview

Errors & Console

Click error to highlight line. ✕=error ⚠=warning ›=log.

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Deep dive

"Decorate With Span" is a beginner-level HTML exercise. Wrap only the phrase "red text" in a span. Run it in-browser with automatic checking.

span applies styles to a small part of the text without breaking the line. Similar patterns appear daily in code review and production UI work.

Pair this with the html-basic roadmap. Exercise #12 reinforces core html-basic skills.

Step-by-step workflow

Read the guide and understand the goal of "Decorate With Span"
Review the HTML editor pane and start from the starter code
Open hints if stuck; compare your diff with the sample solution
Click Run and inspect preview/console output
Auto-check looks for output containing: red text.
After success, continue with adjacent exercises in the same category

How to read the sample solution

Real-world & career relevance

HTML underpins blogs, e-commerce copy, and corporate sites. Heading hierarchy and semantic markup indirectly support SEO.

Common mistakes

Skipping the hint: span is an inline element.
Multiple h1 on one page
Forgetting closing tags like
Non-li children directly under ul
Omitting img alt text

Troubleshooting

Preview does not change after Run: Ensure you edited the HTML pane and clicked Run.
Looks correct but check fails: Auto-check looks for output containing: red text. Look for typos, full-width spaces, or unclosed tags.
Console shows errors: Open DevTools Console and fix bracket/quote mismatches at the reported line.
Hard to type on mobile: Use landscape mode or continue on desktop—the same URL keeps progress in localStorage.

Interview & portfolio tips

Explain the techniques in "Decorate With Span" in your own words within 30 seconds
Practice walking through each line of the sample solution on a whiteboard
Be ready to discuss tags: p, span
Mention responsive or accessibility trade-offs
Prepare one alternative approach and why you chose this one

Glossary

h1: Top-level heading—one per page recommended.
p: Paragraph element.
a: Anchor with href for links.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Decorate with span" free?

This exercise is free and runs entirely in your browser. No account or credit card required.

Difficulty and time?

"Decorate with span" is level "beginner". Read the guide first; beginners can usually finish within 30 minutes. Allow 5–15 minutes per exercise. Use hints, then the solution if stuck.

What after a correct answer?

After a correct answer, use "Next exercise". When you finish a category, continue on the <a href="/en/learning/html-basic/">learning roadmap</a>.

Works on mobile?

Works on mobile browsers, but typing code is easier on a desktop.

Where are other exercises?

All exercises: <a href="/en/learn/">/en/learn/</a> with category filters.

Key takeaway for "Decorate with span"?

span applies styles to a small part of the text without breaking the line. Hint: span is an inline element.

Where does HTML Basics fit?

HTML underpins blogs, e-commerce copy, and corporate sites. Heading hierarchy and semantic markup indirectly support SEO.

Step-by-step for "Decorate With Span"?

1. Read the guide and understand the goal of "Decorate With Span" 2. Review the HTML editor pane and start from the starter code 3. Open hints if stuck; compare your diff with the sample solution 4. Click Run and inspect preview/console output 5. Auto-check looks for output containing: red text. 6. After success, continue with adjacent exercises in the same category

How to read the sample solution?

The solution uses HTML tags such as p, span. Check nesting and closing tags. Explanation: span applies styles to a small part of the text without breaking the line. Hint recap: span is an inline element.

Something is not working?

Preview does not change after Run → Ensure you edited the HTML pane and clicked Run. Looks correct but check fails → Auto-check looks for output containing: red text. Look for typos, full-width spaces, or unclosed tags. Console shows errors → Open DevTools Console and fix bracket/quote mismatches at the reported line. Hard to type on mobile → Use landscape mode or continue on desktop—the same URL keeps progress in localStorage.

Career / interview angle?

Explain the techniques in "Decorate With Span" in your own words within 30 seconds Practice walking through each line of the sample solution on a whiteboard Be ready to discuss tags: p, span Mention responsive or accessibility trade-offs Prepare one alternative approach and why you chose this one

Related dev tools?

<a href="/en/tools/html-escape/">HTML Escape</a>, <a href="/en/tools/ogp-preview/">OGP Preview</a>

Prerequisites?

Read the <a href="/en/learning/html-basic/">Learning roadmap</a> chapter first.

Can I change the starter code?

Yes—if it works. Understanding the starter first, then adding minimal diffs, speeds up learning.

What do the points mean?

10pt is a difficulty hint, not a score you must maximize.