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HTML Buttons & Links Tutorial

HTML Buttons & Links Tutorial

Buttons and links are the most used interactive elements in websites. This guide explains how to create, style, and use <button> and <a> tags with real examples.

1. HTML Links (<a> Tag)

The <a> tag is used to create hyperlinks on a webpage.

<a href="https://example.com">Visit Website</a>
Visit Website (Demo)

Common Attributes for Links

  • href → The URL of the page
  • target="_blank" → Opens link in new tab
  • title → Tooltip when hovering
<a href="https://google.com" target="_blank" title="Open Google">Google</a>

2. HTML Buttons (<button> Tag)

Buttons are used to perform actions such as submitting forms or running JavaScript.

<button>Click Me</button>

Types of Buttons

  • button → Normal button
  • submit → Submit a form
  • reset → Reset form values
<button type="submit">Submit</button> <button type="reset">Reset</button>

3. Buttons with JavaScript

You can add functionality to buttons using JavaScript's onclick attribute.

<button onclick="changeText()">Change Text</button> <p id="sample">Original Text</p> <script> function changeText() { document.getElementById("sample").innerText = "Text Changed!"; } </script>

Original Text

4. Convert Button into a Link

You can also style links like buttons.

<a href="https://youtube.com" class="btn">Go to YouTube</a> <style> .btn { background: #ff0000; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; } .btn:hover { background: #cc0000; } </style>
Go to YouTube (Demo)

5. Disable Buttons

<button disabled>Disabled Button</button>

Conclusion

HTML buttons and links are simple but powerful elements that help users interact with your website. You can style them, add JavaScript actions, and use them for navigation.

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