HTML <a> tag
Definition and Usage
The <a> tag defines an anchor. An anchor can be used in two ways:
- To create a link
to another document by using the href attribute
- To create a bookmark inside a
document, by using the name or id attribute
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
NONE
Tips and Notes
Note: A linked page is normally displayed in the current browser
window, unless you specify another target.
Example
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<p>Linking to W3Schools:
<a href="http://www.w3schools.com">
W3Schools</a>
</p>
<p>
Opening W3Schools a new browser window:
<a href="http://www.w3schools.com"
target="_blank">W3Schools</a>
</p>
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Linking to W3Schools:
W3Schools
Opening W3Schools a new browser window:
W3Schools
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Optional Attributes
DTD indicates in which DTD the attribute is
allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
DTD |
| charset |
character_encoding |
Specifies the character encoding of the target URL |
STF |
| coords |
if shape="rect" then
coords="left,top,right,bottom"
if shape="circ" then
coords="centerx,centery,radius"
if shape="poly" then
coords="x1,y1,x2,y2,..,xn,yn" |
Specifies the coordinates appropriate to the
shape attribute to define a region of an image for image maps |
STF |
| href |
URL |
The target URL of the link |
STF |
| hreflang |
language_code |
Specifies the base language of the target URL |
STF |
| name |
section_name |
Names an anchor. Use this attribute to create a bookmark in
a document. In future versions of XHTML the name attribute will be
replaced by the id attribute!! |
STF |
| rel |
alternate
designates
stylesheet
start
next
prev
contents
index
glossary
copyright
chapter
section
subsection
appendix
help
bookmark |
Specifies the relationship between the current document and the target URL |
STF |
| rev |
alternate
designates
stylesheet
start
next
prev
contents
index
glossary
copyright
chapter
section
subsection
appendix
help
bookmark |
Specifies the relationship between the target URL and the current document |
STF |
| shape |
rect
rectangle
circ
circle
poly
polygon |
Defines the type of region to be defined for mapping in the
current area tag. Used with the coords attribute. |
STF |
| target |
_blank
_parent
_self
_top
|
Where to open the target URL.
- _blank - the target URL will open in a new window
- _self - the target URL will open in the same frame as it was clicked
- _parent - the target URL will open in the parent frameset
- _top - the target URL will open in the full body of the window
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TF |
| type |
mime_type |
Specifies the MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type of the target URL |
STF |
Standard Attributes
| id, class, title, style, dir, lang, xml:lang, tabindex, accesskey |
For a full description, go to Standard
Attributes.
Event Attributes
| onfocus, onblur, onclick, ondblclick, onmousedown, onmouseup, onmouseover, onmousemove, onmouseout, onkeypress, onkeydown,
onkeyup |
For a full description, go to Event Attributes.
Try-It-Yourself Demos
Create hyperlinks
How to create hyperlinks.
An image as a link
How to use an image as a link.
Open a link in a new browser window
How to open a link in a new browser window, so that the visitor does not have to leave your Web site.
Link to a location on the same page
How to link to a bookmark.
Break out of a frame
How to break out of a frame (if your site is locked in a frame).
Create a mailto link
How to link to a mail message (will only work if you have mail installed).
Create a mailto link 2
Another mailto link.
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