Have you ever seen a word or phrase on a website that’s blue and underlined? That’s a link, short for hyperlink. Links are everywhere online, and they help you move from one page to another with a simple click.

Hey, I'm a link! Click me!

When you click a link, it opens a new webpage. For example, if you’re reading about a topic on Wikipedia, clicking a link in the article takes you to a related page. You don’t need to type anything—just click and go.

Your web browser also gives hints when you find a link. When you move your mouse over a link, your cursor turns into a little hand icon. You might also see the web address (URL) appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. These clues show that the text or image is clickable.

Yes, images can also be links. Many websites use pictures that work just like text links. For example, clicking a product image on a shopping site may take you to a page with more details about it.

Links aren’t just for opening pages—they can also start a download. If you click a link for a file, like an app installer or a PDF, your browser will begin downloading it to your computer.