Modern Web Design with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript - Making Links with the HTML Anchor Tag

This video tutorial covers the use of anchor tags in HTML, explaining their role in creating hyperlinks that connect web pages and content. It discusses the use of Lorem Ipsum for generating placeholder text, the structure of hyperlinks, and the difference between absolute and relative paths. The tutorial also demonstrates how to create hyperlinks and use bookmarks within a document, providing practical examples and tips for effective web development.

What is the primary purpose of the anchor tag in HTML?

• To create hyperlinks

• To format tables

• To style text

• To add images

What is the default appearance of a hyperlink in a web page?

• Bold and red

• Italic and green

• Underlined and blue

• Strikethrough and black

Which attribute is used to specify the destination of a hyperlink?

• src

• alt

• href

• id

What does the 'target' attribute '_blank' do when used in an anchor tag?

• Opens the link in a pop-up

• Opens the link in the same tab

• Opens the link in a new tab

• Opens the link in a new window

What is the difference between an absolute path and a relative path?

• Absolute paths always point to the same location

• Relative paths are more secure

• Relative paths are used for external links

• Absolute paths are shorter than relative paths

How can you create a bookmark within a document using an anchor tag?

• By using the 'class' attribute

• By using the 'name' attribute

• By using the 'id' attribute

• By using the 'src' attribute

What should you ensure when assigning an ID for a bookmark?

• It is a reserved keyword

• It is unique within the page

• It is a number

• It is the same as another ID