UPDATED on March 18, 2018
Summary: People who visit websites expect efficiency. Links provide a convenient way to access related information on other website pages and on documents. Links also provide an easily clickable way to send an email or dial a phone number (on mobile devices).
Links can also be referred to as hyperlinks or hypertext.
Components of a Link
- Link Text - part that is visibly clickable, and that communicates where the link goes when clicked. May also be referred to as 'Link to Display'.
- Hyperlink - address the link routes to when clicked. May also be referred to as 'URL'.
- Title - description of link that appears when hovering, and that provides accessiblity.
- Target - how link opens (existing window or new window).
Types of Links
Links to Websites
Learn how to create:
- Links to pages inside the LCC Websites (public or faculty and staff).
- Links to website pages outside the LCC Website.
Links to Documents
Learn how to create:
- LInks to documents uploaded into OU Campus.
- Links to documents stored on an LCC server.
Links to Email Addresses
Learn how to create:
- Links to email addresses that include a pre-defined subject line.
Links to Phone Numbers
Learn how to create:
- Links to phone numbers that will automatically dial when clicked (on mobile devices).