The HTML <a> element is used to create hyperlinks to other pages or resources. Links can be internal (within the same website) or external (to another website).
Target Attribute
Using target="_blank" opens the link in a new browser tab or window. By default, links open in the same window.
Anchor Links
Anchor links jump to a specific section within the same page. This is done by using an element's ID in the href, e.g., <a href="#section1">.
Example
Below is a practical example showing external, internal, and anchor links.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Links & Navigation</title>
</head>
<body>
<h2>External Link</h2>
<a href="https://rr-utilities.github.io/forumdigitalis/" target="_blank">Open Example Site</a>
<h2>Internal Link</h2>
<a href="about.html">Go to About Page</a>
<h2>Anchor Link</h2>
<a href="#section1">Jump to Section 1</a>
<h2 id="section1">Section 1</h2>
<p>Content of Section 1.</p>
</body>
</html>