Hyperlinks, commonly known as links, are a fundamental aspect of HTML, allowing for the interconnection of web pages and resources. They are created using the <a> tag, which stands for "anchor," and typically include the href attribute to specify the destination URL. Links can be styled differently based on their state: unvisited, visited, or active, and can be directed to open in various contexts using the target attribute.

Creating Basic Links

The basic syntax for a hyperlink in HTML is straightforward:

This markup creates a clickable text that navigates to the specified URL when activated.

Targeting Link Behavior

The target attribute can modify how a link opens when clicked. For instance:

• _blank opens the link in a new window or tab.

• _self opens the link in the same frame or window as the link (default behavior).

• _parent opens the link in the parent frame.

• _top opens the link in the full body of the window.

Here's an example of using the target attribute: