HTML 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”