- A hyperlink is simply a link on the web to some other resource. It uses a special kind of command that jumps you to some other content in your web browser, usually to another page.
+ A hyperlink is simply a link on the web to another resource. It uses a special kind of command that jumps you to different content in your web browser - usually to another page.
- The way to tell if something is a hyperlink is by seeing if your mouse becomes a pointing hand when hovering over it. It is also usually either displayed as blue underlined text or an image/advert. However, the appearance does not change the function.
+ Hyperlink are often denoted by blue underlined text or content which turns the cursor into a pointing hand when hovered over; however, they can be styled however the web designer wishes; their appearances do not change their function.
- Some website owners wish to reserve the right to not be hyperlinked without permission.
+ Website owners reserve the right not to be hyperlinked without permission.
- Creating a hyperlink in html:
+ Hyperlinks are defined in HTML as follows:
<a href="LINK GOES HERE">TEXT GOES HERE</a>