Link
What is Link?
Definition
A link, also called a hyperlink, is a clickable element that connects one location to another. Links can point to webpages, files, email addresses, or specific sections within a document, allowing movement between related resources. This helps users access connected information quickly and efficiently without manually locating each destination.
Frayer Model Overview
Characteristics
Connects one location to another
Can appear as text, an image, or a button
Usually visually distinct from regular text
Activates navigation when selected
Points to a specific destination
Examples
Clicking a blue underlined word to open a webpage
Selecting a link in a document that jumps to another section
Clicking a link in an email to open a website
Choosing a link that downloads a file
Clicking a navigation link on a webpage
Non-Examples
Plain text that is not clickable
A file stored on the computer by itself
A menu option that runs a command
Typing a web address without selecting it
An image with no link attached