HTML Essentials
Links
Connect pages and resources with useful links.
The anchor element creates a link. Its href attribute tells the browser where to go.
Important definitions
- Anchor
- The a element used for links.
- URL
- The address of a resource.
Syntax
Use this general pattern as a reference:
HTML
<a href="destination">label</a>Examples
Links worked example
EXAMPLE 1
<a href="https://example.com">Visit Example</a>ResultA clickable Visit Example link.
COMPLETE EXAMPLE
<a href="https://example.com">Visit Example</a>Expected output
A clickable Visit Example link.
Note
Link text should describe the destination.
Tip
Prefer descriptive labels over Click here.
Common mistakes
- Using an image path as link text.
- Opening every link in a new tab.