Anchor hrefAttribute
Anchor Object
Definition and Usage
The href attribute sets or returns the value of the href attribute in a link.
The href attribute specifies the URL of the linked resource.
Syntax
Set the href attribute:
anchorObject.href="URL.html"
Return the href attribute:
anchorObject.href
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| URL | The URL of the linked resource |
Browser Support
All major browsers support the href attribute
Example
Example
Return the value of the href attribute in the link:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Example (example.com)</title>
</head>
<body>
<p><a id="example" href="//www.example.com/">Example</a></p>
<script>document.write("Return href link: ");
document.write(document.getElementById('example').href);</script>
</body>
</html>
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