Hypertext link  - <A>   -  </A>

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Description
One of the most important tags in HTML, the anchor tag encloses and designates text or pictures as a hypertext link (or jump) to another web document, creating clickable words and pictures.
Attributes
NameValuesDescription
accesskeykey_character
charsetstringSpecifies the character encoding, which will allow the browser to more fully understand the link.
classclassnameClass of the element which is used to associate the element with a style sheet.
coordsstring
datafldcolumn_name
datasrcid
dirltr|rtlThe direction in which text flows when surrounded by text which flows in different directions.
event_namescript_codeDefines script to run on event such as OnMouseOver
hrefurlAnchor reference as a URL.
hreflanglangcodeBase language of the resource designated by HREF. Can only be used when HREF is also defined.
idstringA unique name to identify an element.
langlanguage_typeThe ISO description for the language of the element.
languagejavascript|jscript|vbscript|vbs
methodsstringNew for HTML 4.0, this indicates the functions which a user can carry out on an object.
namestringNames a tag, particularly important in client side progamming and essential when submitting form data.
relsame|next|parent|previous|stringThe forward relationship between the current document and the one specified in the HREF tag.
revstringReverse relationship.
shapecirc|circle|poly|polygon|rect|rectangle
stylestringSpecifies style information for the element.
tabindexnumberAllocates a tab order to over-ride the order of the elements on the web page.
targetwindow_name|_parent|_blank|_top|_selfWindow or frame where the new page should be loaded.
titlestringTitle for element which is often displayed as a tool-tip when the cursor hovers over the element.
typebutton|reset|submitMime type for the link, or various other alternatives depending on the source.
urnstringUniform Resource Name for the target document. New for HTML 4.0

Example
<a href="http://www.ehtml.com">click to go to the enhance home page</a>
Will be displayed as :
click to go to the enhance home page

Compatability
HTMLNETSCAPEINTERNET EXPLORER
4.1N2N3N4N6IE3IE4IE5IE6
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

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