Hyperlink

Hyperlink

A Hyperlink (pronounced /ˈhaɪpərlɪŋk/), also known as a link, is a reference in a hypertext document to another document or other resource. It is a fundamental element of the World Wide Web, allowing users to navigate from one web page to another at the click of a button.

Etymology

The term "Hyperlink" was coined in 1965 by Ted Nelson, an American sociologist and philosopher, who was one of the pioneers of information technology. The prefix "hyper-" comes from the Greek word for "over" or "beyond", and "link" refers to the connection between two things.

Function

A hyperlink functions as a gateway from one Web page to another, allowing users to navigate the Internet with ease. When a user clicks on a hyperlink, they are redirected to the target of the link, which could be another web page, a different section of the same web page, or a downloadable file.

Types of Hyperlinks

There are several types of hyperlinks, including:

• Text Hyperlinks: These are the most common type of hyperlink. They are usually underlined and colored to distinguish them from the rest of the text.

• Image Hyperlinks: These are images that serve as links. When a user clicks on the image, they are redirected to the target of the link.

• Email Hyperlinks: These are links that, when clicked, open a new email message with the recipient's email address already filled in.

• Bookmark Hyperlinks: These are links that direct the user to a specific part of a web page.

Related Terms

• Hypertext: A text which contains hyperlinks.

• URL: The address of a web page or other resource on the Internet.

• HTML: The standard markup language for creating web pages and web applications. It is used to create hyperlinks.

• Anchor Text: The visible, clickable text in a hyperlink.

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