How to Use a Graphic Link on a Web Page

Graphics can also be used as links to other pages!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Text-editing program

1. Open a text editing program, such as Notepad or EditPad. Click File and select Open.

2. Place the cursor where graphic link will appear.

3. Type the following, replacing "webpage.com" with the link:

4. Add the following, replacing "image.jpg" with the name of the image to be used:

5. Close the tag by typing:

6. Save the page and open a web browser.

7. Select Open from the web browser's File menu. Locate the page and double-click or select Open to view the page.

8. Connect to the Internet and click on the link to verify it works. If not, check the URL.

Tips & Warnings

• Graphics used for links are treated just like regular graphics. They can be resized using the height and width commands, or in a graphics editing program.
• Add a border to a graphic link by adding the following command: , changing the border size as desired.
• Many sites offer free clipart to use on your personal website. Type "free web art" into a search engine.
• Obtain permission before using any unlicensed or copyrighted clipart.
• Do not use images from another web page without permission from the owner of the site, even if it is a link back to their site.