Adding Links to a Web Page

INTERNET BASICS & BEYOND MRS. WILSON

Adding Links To A Web Page

Introduction

What are hyperlinks?

A hyperlink is a word, phrase or graphic that when clicked on it sends the reader to a different web page or a section of a web page. It can also send the reader to an e-mail address window.

Why are hyperlinks important?

Hyperlinks are important because they make web pages unique. They allow readers to navigate web pages in a non-linear fashion. When reading print based material readers can only move through the document in one direction.

What are the different kinds of hyperlinks?

1. Relative & Absolute links

• Absolute pathnames – Refers to the full URL designation for a file. –

• Relative pathnames – Refers to file name construction based on the relationship of the file being linked from to the file being linked to. – Boston Conservatory” in the second paragraph; create a relative link to your two.html at the end of the page where it states “clicking here.” Create an e-mail link to your own e-mail address in the last paragraph. Please note the underscores as they represent where the links should go.

2. Create a second page in Notepad. Use the text on the next page for the second page of our exercise. Create the indicated links on two.html. Use the absolute link of http://idolonfox.com wherever you see the term “American Idol.” The home page link will link back to one.html.

3. If you have time on the first web page, add a background image of your choice.

4. Check the pages and the links in Internet Explorer.

5. If they do not work, check the code used in notepad carefully.

4 First HTML Document to be saved as ONE.html

American Idol's Constantine Maroulis

Born in Brooklyn and currently a New York City resident, 29 year-old Constantine Maroulis made it to the Top 6 on Fox's "American Idol 4."

Maroulis took a break from his band, Pray for the Soul of Betty, to compete on "AI4." Maroulis trained at the Boston Conservatory and played "Roger" in the international touring company of "Rent." Maroulis is the youngest of three children.

He credits his older brother and sister for introducing him to the arts. He cites Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin as two of his favorite singers. He was voted off on 4/27/05.

Maroulis' final song was a rendition of Nickelback's "How You Remind Me.”

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Second HTML Document to be saved as TWO.html.

Could you be an American Idol? The X-Factor defined: What are Simon, Paula and Randy looking for?

The race is officially on! The first round of auditions are over for American Idol and it is time to pick the finalists who will be given a shot at becoming America's next big thing. As fans tuned in last week to watch the first round of auditions a rolling wave of laughter, head shaking and giggles rocked the nation.

From East Coast to West Coast, across the U.S.A. and Canada, viewers watched as hopeful after hopeful came before the three fates (a.k.a. Simon, Paula and Randy) with their hearts set on winning a spot on Season 2 of American Idol.

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