HTML Links
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What is HTML Links?
HTML links (hyperlinks) let users navigate between pages. Links are defined with the <a> tag. The href attribute specifies the destination URL.
Syntax & Usage
The syntax and usage patterns for HTML Links follow standard HTML conventions. Below you will see code examples that demonstrate the most common use cases. Try modifying these examples in your own editor to experiment with different approaches.
Example
Here is a practical example demonstrating HTML Links:
Tips & Best Practices
- Always declare the document type with
<!DOCTYPE html> - Use semantic elements for better accessibility and SEO
- Always include
altattributes on images - Validate your HTML using the W3C Markup Validation Service
Summary
In this lesson you learned about HTML Links. Practice writing code to reinforce these concepts and move on to the next lesson when you feel comfortable.
Examples
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<a href="https://www.example.com">Visit Example</a>
<a href="https://example.com" target="_blank">Open in New Tab</a>
<a href="#section1">Jump to Section 1</a>
<a href="mailto:info@example.com">Send Email</a>Test Your Knowledge
Take a quick quiz to check what you've learned in this lesson.