Learn HTML – Part 5 – Anchor Tag – Creating Links in HTML

The HTML a tag, also called the anchor tag, is used to create links between web pages.

Links allow users to navigate from one page to another, making them one of the most important elements of the web.

What is the Anchor Tag?

The a tag defines a hyperlink that connects one page to another page, section, or resource.

When users click a link, the browser navigates to the specified location.

Basic Syntax

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

Here:

• a defines the hyperlink
• href specifies the destination URL
• The text between the tags becomes the clickable link

Example – Creating a Simple Link

<a href="https://google.com">Go to Google</a>

Output:

Go to Google

Opening Links in a New Tab

You can open a link in a new browser tab using the target attribute.

<a href="https://example.com" target="_blank">Open Website</a>

• _blank opens the link in a new tab
• _self opens in the same tab (default)

Linking to Another Page

You can also link to another page within the same website.

<a href="about.html">About Us</a>

This is called an internal link.

Types of Links

Email Link Example

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

Common Mistakes Beginners Make

• Forgetting the href attribute
• Using incorrect URLs
• Opening too many links in new tabs unnecessarily

Links are the backbone of the internet — they connect web pages together.

Conclusion

The HTML a tag is used to create hyperlinks that connect web pages and resources.

It plays a crucial role in website navigation and allows users to move between pages easily.

What’s Next?

Now that you understand the anchor tag, the next step is learning about the img tag, which is used to display images on a webpage.

Next: Learn HTML – Part 6 – Image Tag – Displaying Images in HTML →

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