How to Link to a Specific Part of a Page (HTML Anchor Link)

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How to Link to a Specific Part of a Page (HTML Anchor Link)

Creating links to specific parts of a webpage is a fundamental feature of HTML that enhances user navigation. These are called anchor links, and they are especially useful for lengthy articles or one-page websites where users need quick access to specific sections.

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Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Define the Target Section

First, identify the section of the page you want to link to. Assign an id attribute to that section. The id should be unique within the page.

<h2 id="contact">Contact Us</h2>
<p>If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email or phone.</p>

Use an <a> tag with the href attribute set to #id (where id matches the target section’s id).

<a href="#contact">Go to Contact Section</a>

When this link is clicked, the browser scrolls directly to the element with the id="contact".

3. Optional: Add Smooth Scrolling

Modern web pages often implement smooth scrolling for a better user experience. This can be done with CSS:

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

Add this CSS rule to your stylesheet, and clicking the anchor link will result in a smooth scroll effect.

To link to a specific section on another page, include the page's URL followed by #id:

<a href="about.html#team">Meet Our Team</a>

This will navigate to the "team" section on the about.html page.

Summary

Anchor links make your website more user-friendly by allowing visitors to jump directly to the information they need. By using the id attribute and properly linking with the href attribute, you can easily create these useful navigation tools. For added polish, use CSS to enable smooth scrolling.

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