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Courses Plus Student 432 PointsCan someone please explain what an anchor element is?
I'm not totally clear about what an anchor element is an is not. Can someone please define and give examples? Thanks!
5 Answers
tifferz
7,948 PointsAn anchor element simply marks the beginning and end of a URL reference. So any time you want to link a URL (by itself or attaching it to text or an image) you will begin and end the URL reference with an anchor element.
Krishnendu Banerjee
1,005 PointsAn anchor element is an element whi is used for linking with urld to create an webpage... with combination with the href u can link with other webpages.
Mandaar Dahale
2,527 Pointsjust like anchor, an anchor element attaches or links another webpage /link to your page.
Elie Tanios
1,139 Pointsan anchor just re-links to a specified website or link present on your page .
Michael Czernicki
2,288 PointsAnchors are the link between documents in the network. Therefore, after Web surfing.