A hyperlink (or simply link) is a clickable element in a digital document or webpage that takes users to another location. This location could be:
- Another page on the same website (internal link)
- A different website (external link)
- A specific section within the same page (anchor link)
- A downloadable file (PDF, image, video, etc.)
Types of Hyperlinks:
- Text Links: Words or phrases linked to another location, often highlighted in blue and underlined.
Example: Visit Google - Image Links: Clicking an image directs users to another page.
- Button Links: Clickable buttons leading to another page or action.
- Email Links: Clicking opens an email client with a pre-filled address.
Example:mailto:someone@example.com - Anchor Links: Jump to a specific section on the same page.
How do Hyperlinks work?
Hyperlinks use HTML (HyperText Markup Language) with the <a> (anchor) tag. Example:
<a href="https://www.example.com">Click Here</a>This code creates a clickable “Click Here” text that directs users to “example.com”.
Why are Hyperlinks important?
- Improve navigation and user experience
- Connect related content
- Help search engines index pages
- Enable easy content sharing