HTML Links - Hyperlinks
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HTML Links
HTML links are hyperlinks. You can click on a link and jump to another document.
<a href="https://www.google.com">Visit Google</a>The href Attribute
The most important attribute of the
<a> element is the href attribute, which indicates the link's destination.- Absolute URL: A full web address.
- Relative URL: A link to a page within the same website.
<!-- Absolute URL -->
<a href="https://www.w3.org/">W3C</a>
<!-- Relative URL -->
<a href="html_images.js">HTML Images</a>The target Attribute
The
target attribute specifies where to open the linked document._self(Default): Opens in the same tab._blank: Opens in a new window or tab.
<a href="https://www.wikipedia.org" target="_blank">Open Wikipedia in a new tab</a>HTML Link - Image as Link
To use an image as a link, nest the
<img> tag inside the <a> tag.<a href="default.asp">
<img src="smiley.gif" alt="HTML tutorial" width="42" height="42">
</a>Link to an Email Address
Use
mailto: inside the href attribute to create a link that opens the user's email program.<a href="mailto:someone@example.com">Send Email</a>💡 Quick Task
Create a link that points to
https://www.google.com and use the title attribute to add a tooltip saying 'Search Engine'. Hover over the link in your browser to see the effect.Interview Corner
❓ Interview Question
Q: What is the difference between an Absolute URL and a Relative URL?
A: An Absolute URL is a full web address (including the protocol like
https://), used for external links. A Relative URL links to a file within the same website relative to the current folder, making it more portable.❓ Interview Question
Q: Why is the
alt attribute important when using an image as a link?A: The
alt attribute provides alternative text for screen readers and search engines, ensuring the link's purpose is clear even if the image fails to load or the user cannot see it.Course4All Engineering Team
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