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HTML <a> rel Attribute

HTML a Tag Reference HTML <a> tag

Example

A link with a rel attribute:

<a rel="friend" href="http://www.functravel.com/">Cheap Flights</a>

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Definition and Usage

The rel attribute specifies the relationship between the current document and the linked document.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The rel attribute is not supported in any of the major browsers.

Note: Browsers do not use this attribute in any way. However, search engines can use this attribute to get more information about a link.


Syntax

<a rel="value">

Attribute Values

Value Description
alternate An alternate version of the document (i.e. print page, translated or mirror)
stylesheet An external style sheet for the document
start The first document in a selection
next The next document in a selection
prev The previous document in a selection
contents A table of contents for the document
index An index for the document
glossary A glossary (explanation) of words used in the document
copyright A document containing copyright information
chapter A chapter of the document
section A section of the document
subsection A subsection of the document
appendix An appendix for the document
help A help document
bookmark A related document
   
nofollow "nofollow" is used by Google, to specify that the Google search spider should not follow that link (mostly used for paid links)
licence  
tag  
friend  


HTML a Tag Reference HTML <a> tag

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