How do I prevent DIV tag starting a new line?

Question

I want to output a single line of text to the browser that contains a tag. When this is rendered it appears that the DIV causes a new line. How can I include the content in the div tag on the same line - here is my code.

<?php 
  echo("<a href=\"pagea.php?id=$id\">Page A</a>") 
?>
<div id="contentInfo_new">
  <script type="text/javascript" src="getData.php?id=<?php echo($id); ?>"></script>
</div>

I have tried to tidy it up here. How can I have this display on a single line?

thanks

Answer 1

div is a block element, which always takes up its own line.

use the span tag instead

Answer 2

use float:left on the div and the link, or use a span.

Answer 3

Add style="display: inline" to your div.

Answer 4

<div style="float: left;">
<?php 
  echo("<a href=\"pagea.php?id=$id\">Page A</a>") 
?>
</div>
<div id="contentInfo_new" style="float: left;">
  <script type="text/javascript" src="getData.php?id=<?php echo($id); ?>"></script>
</div>

Answer 5

The div tag is a block element, causing that behavior.

You should use a span element instead, which is inline.

If you really want to use div, add style="display: inline". (You can also put that in a CSS rule)