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Introduction to Web and HTML

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HTML Basics

HTML Structure and Syntax HTML Tags HTML Elements HTML Attributes Anatomy of an HTML Document Creating Your First HTML Page

HTML Document Structure

Document Type Declaration (<!DOCTYPE>) The `<html>` Element The `<head>` Section The `<meta>` Element The `<title>` Element The `<body>` Element HTML Comments

Text Formatting

Headings (<h1> to <h6>) Paragraphs (`<p>`) Line Breaks (`<br>`) Text Formatting Tags Preformatted Text (`<pre>`)

Lists

Unordered Lists (<ul> and <li>) Ordered Lists (<ol> and <li>) Definition Lists (<dl>, <dt>, and <dd>)

Links

Anchor Tags (<a>) Internal Links in html External Links in html Links to Email Addresses Linking to Other Resources Link Target Attributes Image Links

Images

Inserting Images (<img>) Image Attributes Image Formats (JPEG, PNG, GIF) Image Size and Alignment Image Maps

HTML Forms

HTML Form Structure Text Fields and Textareas Radio Buttons and Checkboxes Dropdowns / Select Box Text, Password, and Email Inputs in HTML Forms Date and Time Inputs in HTML Forms Submit and Reset Buttons Form Elements Attributes Form Validation Grouping Form Elements File Uploads Creating a Contact Form

Tables

Table Structure Table Rows and Columns Table Headers Table Data Table Captions Table Borders and Styling Spanning Rows and Columns

Multimedia

Embedding Audio (<audio>) Embedding Video (<video>) Video Formats (MP4, WebM, Ogg) Multimedia Attributes

HTML5 Sematic Elements

HTML5 Structural Elements Role of Semantic Elements Accessibility and SEO

HTML Entities

Special Characters and Symbols Common HTML Entities
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Link Target Attributes

Link Target Attributes

When creating hyperlinks in HTML, you can control how linked content opens by using the target attribute. This attribute specifies where the linked resource should be displayed, such as in the current window, a new window, or a specific frame. Understanding and using the target attribute effectively can enhance the user experience. Here are some common values for the target attribute:

_blank - Open in a New Window or Tab

Using target="_blank" instructs the browser to open the linked content in a new browser window or tab. This is useful when you want to keep your website open in the original tab while allowing users to access external content without leaving your site:

<a href="https://www.example.com" target="_blank">Visit Example Website</a>

_self - Open in the Same Window

The default behavior for hyperlinks is to open the linked content in the same window or tab. Using target="_self" explicitly specifies this behavior:

<a href="/about.html" target="_self">Learn About Us</a>

This is typically not necessary, as it's the default behavior.

_parent - Open in the Parent Frame

When your website is within a frameset, the target="_parent" attribute opens the linked content in the parent frame. This can be useful for navigation within a framed layout:

<a href="main.html" target="_parent">Go to Main Page</a>

_top - Open in the Topmost Frame

Using target="_top" instructs the browser to open the linked content in the topmost frame or window. This is relevant when your website is embedded within multiple frames:

<a href="home.html" target="_top">Return to Home Page</a>

Custom Frame Names - Opening in Specific Frames

You can also use custom frame names to specify the target frame. In this case, the name attribute of the target frame in the frameset is used:

<a href="news.html" target="content-frame">Read the Latest News</a>

Styling Links with Target Attributes

You can style links with target attributes just like any other links, adjusting text color, underlines, and hover effects using CSS. For example:

<!-- HTML -->
<a href="https://www.example.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">Visit Example Website</a>

<!-- CSS -->
<style>
  .custom-link {
    color: #0077b6; /* Set link text color */
    text-decoration: none; /* Remove underlines */
  }

  .custom-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline; /* Add underline on hover */
  }
</style>

Accessibility Considerations

When using the target attribute, ensure that it doesn't disrupt the user experience or confuse visitors. Make sure that users understand the expected behavior of links, especially when they open in new windows or frames. Always maintain proper document structure for accessibility.

In summary, understanding and using the target attribute in HTML can help you control how linked content is displayed, enhancing the user experience and providing better navigation options.

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