Definition of Hyperlink

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hyperlink
n. part of a hypertext document which leads a user to another hypertext document (Computers)
v. (Computers) link to a hypertext, make a hypertext link in a file

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Hyperlink Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

FOLDOC
hyperlink
<hypertext> A reference (link) from some point in one hypertext document to (some point in) another document or another place in the same document. A browser usually displays a hyperlink in some distinguishing way, e.g. in a different colour, font or style. When the user activates the link (e.g. by clicking on it with the mouse) the browser will display the target of the link.
(1995-02-10)

Vb Glossary 1.0
hyperlink
hyperlink

Spot from which a user can go to another page or location. Includes both the visible text (generally in color and underlined) and the URL of the destination.

A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology
Hyperlink
A highlighted, underlined phrase or word on a web page that can be clicked to go to another part of the page or even to another web page. This Glossary contains hundreds of hyperlinks

WebGuest Web Glossary
Hyperlink
A highlighted word (or graphic) within a hypertext  document (Web page ). When you click a hyperlink, it will take you to another place within the same page, or to another page.

Jensen's Technology Glossary
Hyperlink
Interactive navigation to other parts of a document, other documents, and other WWW sites. (See also Hypertext and Hypermedia)

Internet Glossary
Hyperlink
An element in an electronic document that links to another place in the same document or to an entirely different document. Typically, you click on the hyperlink to follow the link. Hyperlinks are the most essential ingredient of all hypertext systems, including the World Wide Web.


Website design & Internet terms
Hyperlink
Part of a web page that allows the user to link to another part of the page or to another site on the Internet. Text, often coloured blue and underlined (although this is not always the case) that when clicked on links to another web page.

INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0
HYPERLINK
A link in a web page that brings you to another location or resource when activated.Hyperlinks usually appear as underlined text and printed in a contrasting color,but they may also appear as graphics,such as buttons to clik.Hyperlinks may link to another place in the same page,to a different page,to play an audio or video file,to download a file,to set up a message to an e-mail address,to search a database,to read Usenet newsgroups,and to link to other internet resources.

The Internet Dictionary
hyperlink
A link that connects you to other documents, other places within the same document, pictures or HTML pages. Think of a hyperlink as an invitation to visit another place. A simple click on the link will take you there.


Hyperlink Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

WordNet 2.0
hyperlink

Noun
1. a link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen
(hypernym) link

hEnglish - advanced version
hyperlink

hyperlink
n : a link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen



Hyperlink Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

Internet PR glossary
hyperlink (also link)
Highlighted text or icon in a World Wide Web document that, by pointing and clicking on it, redirects the user's Web browser to another file or action on the Internet.


Hyperlink Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Hyperlink
A hyperlink, is a reference or navigation element in a document to another section of the same document or to another document that may be on a different website.

Hyperlinks are part of the foundation of the World Wide Web created by Tim Berners-Lee, but are not limited to HTML or the web. Hyperlinks may be used in almost any electronic media.


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