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HTML <link> href attribute


HTML link Tag Reference HTML <link> tag

Example

In the following example, the href attribute points to the location of an external style sheet:

<head>
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="theme.css" />
</head>

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Definition and Usage

The href attribute specifies the location (URL) of a linked document.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The href attribute is supported in all major browsers.


Tips and Notes

Tip: All URLs should be URL-encoded when required.


Syntax

<link href="value" />

Attribute Values

Value Description
URL The URL of the linked document.

Possible values:

  • An absolute URL - points to another web site (like href="http://www.example.com/theme.css")
  • A relative URL - points to a file within a web site (like href="/themes/theme.css")


HTML link Tag Reference HTML <link> tag


 
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