How to Make Text on a Web Page Blink Off and On

You can make text blink on and off using the HTML blink tag. You'll need a basic knowledge of HTML (see "How to Learn HTML" under the Related eHows) and an existing Web page.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet Access
  • Microsoft Notepad
  • Web Browsers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Start a text editing program, such as WordPad or EditPad. Locate the Web page and open it.

    • 2

      Position the cursor before the text that will blink.

    • 3

      Type the following:

    • 4

      Position the cursor after the text that will blink and type the closing tag:

    • 5

      Save the page and preview it in a Web browser.

Tips & Warnings

  • Although blinking does draw attention to your text, many Internet users find it annoying. Consider using other HTML tags, such as bold or emp, to add emphasis to your text.

  • Some older browsers, including Internet Explorer 3.0 and earlier, do not support the blink tag. Users will see non-blinking text.

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