HTML Links

Article Summary

Learn how to create and use HTML links with the anchor tag, including attributes, internal links, and email links.

HTML links are used to connect one page to another or to external resources.
Links are created using the <a> (anchor) element.


Basic Link Syntax

<a href="https://example.com">Visit Example</a>
  • href → destination URL
  • Link text is clickable content

Link with Common Attributes

<a 
  href="https://example.com"
  target="_blank"
  rel="noopener noreferrer"
  title="Go to example website">
  Open Example
</a>

Attributes Used

  • href → link address
  • target → where link opens
  • rel → security and relationship
  • title → tooltip text

Internal Page Links

<a href="about.html">About Us</a>

Used to link pages within the same website.


Email and Phone Links

<a href="mailto:info@example.com">Email Us</a>
<a href="tel:+911234567890">Call Us</a>

Important Notes

  • Always use meaningful link text
  • Use rel when opening links in new tabs
  • Avoid using “click here”
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