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HTML5 <a> type Attribute

HTML5 a Tag Reference HTML5 <a> tag

Example

The type attribute specifies the MIME type of the linked document:

<a href="http://www.w3schools.com" type="text/html">W3Schools</a>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The type attribute is supported in all major browsers.


Definition and Usage

The type attribute specifies the MIME type of the linked document.

This attribute is only used if the href attribute is set.

Note: This attribute is purely advisory.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

The type attribute is new for the <a> tag in HTML5.


Syntax

<a type="MIME_type">

Attribute Values

Value Description
MIME_type The MIME type of the linked document.
Look at IANA MIME types for a complete list of standard MIME types


HTML5 a Tag Reference HTML5 <a> tag
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