HTML Links Tutorial

1. Basic Link Structure

The basic syntax for a hyperlink in HTML is:

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<a href="https://www.example.com">Visit Example</a>
                    

This example creates a clickable link that leads to example.com.

2. Linking to Internal Pages

You can create links to other pages within the same website using relative paths:

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<a href="contact.html">Contact Us</a>
                    

This link will navigate to the "contact.html" page within the same directory or website.

3. Opening Links in a New Tab

To open a link in a new tab, use the `target="_blank"` attribute:

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<a href="https://www.example.com" target="_blank">Open in New Tab</a>
                    

Using this attribute ensures the link opens in a new browser tab.

4. Email Links

HTML allows you to create email links using `mailto:`. Clicking this link opens the user's email client:

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<a href="mailto:info@example.com">Send an Email</a>
                    

This creates a link that opens a new email message to info@example.com.

5. Adding Tooltips to Links

Use the `title` attribute to show additional information when hovering over a link:

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<a href="https://www.example.com" title="Visit our homepage">Visit Example</a>
                    

This example displays a tooltip that says "Visit our homepage" when hovering over the link.

6. Styling Links with CSS

Links can be styled with CSS to change colors, add effects, and more:

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a {
    color: blue;
    text-decoration: none;
}
a:hover {
    color: red;
    text-decoration: underline;
}
                    

This example changes link colors and adds an underline on hover.

7. Conclusion

HTML links are an essential part of web development, connecting different resources and creating a navigable user experience. With these techniques, you can effectively use links in your pages.