A hyperlink is a piece of text or an image that, when clicked, directs the user to another location, such as a webpage, a file, or a specific part of a document. Hyperlinks are fundamental to web navigation and can be created using various methods, including HTML code, WYSIWYG editors, and word processing software.

Creating a Hyperlink in HTML

To create a hyperlink in HTML, you use the <a> (anchor) tag with the href attribute, which specifies the URL of the page the link goes to. Here is a basic example:

This code creates a link that says "Click Here" and directs the user to https://www.example.com when clicked².

Adding Hyperlinks in Word Processing Software

In word processing programs like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice, you can easily add hyperlinks by following these steps: