point.comHTML Anchor Tag (<a>)
The anchor tag creates clickable hyperlinks enabling users to access web pages, files, email addresses and page sections.
- Web pages
- Files
- Email addresses
- Sections within the same page
<a href="URL">Link Text</a>
Example
- href - specifies the destination (URL)
- Link Text - the clickable part shown to the user
<a href="https://www.onlinetpoint.com">Visit OnlineTpoint</a>
Open Link in New Tab
Use the target="_blank" attribute:
<a href="https://example.com" target="_blank">Open in new tab</a>
Link to an Email Address
Use the mailto: scheme:
<a href="mailto:info@example.com">Email Us</a>
Link to a Phone Number
Use the tel: scheme:
<a href="tel:+1234567890">Call Us</a>
Common Attributes of <a>
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| href | The destination of the link |
| target | _blank, _self, _parent, _top |
| title | Tooltip text shown on hover |
| download | Indicates link is for downloading a file |
| rel | Specifies relationship (noopener, nofollow) |
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