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Hyperlinks I: The basics

Diagram depicting the many destinations a hyperlink can point to

You have many destination options when it comes to hyperlinks. Here are just a few examples.

Now that you know the basics of hyperlinks and URLs, we'll show you the different places hyperlinks can take you. We'll also share some strategies for using each destination option so that you can easily decide which one is right for any given situation.

When you've finished reading this page, click the Next button to continue the lesson on your own.


Where your hyperlinks go is up to you. You have several options to choose from. This lesson will cover some of the more common destinations:

  • To another Web site
  • To another file in your site
  • To a specific place within a page
  • To an e-mail address
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