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Updated: May 31, 2026

Add Link

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Add Link — free browser-based HTML practice

■ What this exercise teaches Create a link to https://google.com with the display text "Google".

Why it matters in real projects

The a tag creates links. href holds the destination URL, and the text between the tags is what visitors see. Similar patterns appear daily in code review and production UI work.

Step-by-step workflow

1. Read the guide and understand the goal of "Add Link" 2. Review the HTML editor pane and start from the starter code 3. Open hints if stuck; compare your diff with the sample solution 4. Click Run and inspect preview/console output 5. Auto-check looks for output containing: Google. 6. After success, continue with adjacent exercises in the same category

Core concept explained

The a tag creates links. href holds the destination URL, and the text between the tags is what visitors see.

Technical focus

Key HTML elements in this task: a.

Hint before you peek at the solution

Use the href attribute in an a tag to specify the URL.

Sample solution walkthrough

The solution uses HTML tags such as a. Check nesting and closing tags. Explanation: The a tag creates links. href holds the destination URL, and the text between the tags is what visitors see. Hint recap: Use the href attribute in an a tag to specify the URL.

Solution code

📝 Sample code

<a href="https://google.com">Google</a>

Common mistakes for this exact task

- Skipping the hint: Use the href attribute in an a tag to specify the URL.

Troubleshooting

Q: Preview does not change after Run A: Ensure you edited the HTML pane and clicked Run. Q: Looks correct but check fails A: Auto-check looks for output containing: Google. Look for typos, full-width spaces, or unclosed tags. Q: Console shows errors A: Open DevTools Console and fix bracket/quote mismatches at the reported line. Q: Hard to type on mobile A: Use landscape mode or continue on desktop—the same URL keeps progress in localStorage.

Interview / portfolio tips

- Explain the techniques in "Add Link" in your own words within 30 seconds - Practice walking through each line of the sample solution on a whiteboard - Be ready to discuss tags: a - Discuss CSS properties: https - Prepare one alternative approach and why you chose this one

What to do after you pass

Move to the next exercise in the environment track, then continue the learning roadmap at /en/learning/environment/.

Keywords

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■ Exercise task

Create a link to https://google.com with the display text "Google".

Hint if stuck

Use the href attribute in an a tag to specify the URL.

10pt

Add a link

Create a link to https://google.com with the display text "Google".

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Errors & Console

Click error to highlight line. ✕=error ⚠=warning ›=log.

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Deep dive

"Add Link" is a beginner-level HTML exercise. Create a link to https://google.com with the display text "Google". Run it in-browser with automatic checking.

The a tag creates links. href holds the destination URL, and the text between the tags is what visitors see. Similar patterns appear daily in code review and production UI work.

Pair this with the environment roadmap. Exercise #4 reinforces core environment skills.

Step-by-step workflow

Read the guide and understand the goal of "Add Link"
Review the HTML editor pane and start from the starter code
Open hints if stuck; compare your diff with the sample solution
Click Run and inspect preview/console output
Auto-check looks for output containing: Google.
After success, continue with adjacent exercises in the same category

How to read the sample solution

Real-world & career relevance

Junior web and frontend training often starts with seeing HTML render in a browser. This exercise matches that first step—foundation for portfolios and landing pages.

Common mistakes

Skipping the hint: Use the href attribute in an a tag to specify the URL.
Using full-width < > so HTML fails
Checking preview without clicking Run
Confusing in-browser practice with local file setup

Troubleshooting

Preview does not change after Run: Ensure you edited the HTML pane and clicked Run.
Looks correct but check fails: Auto-check looks for output containing: Google. Look for typos, full-width spaces, or unclosed tags.
Console shows errors: Open DevTools Console and fix bracket/quote mismatches at the reported line.
Hard to type on mobile: Use landscape mode or continue on desktop—the same URL keeps progress in localStorage.

Interview & portfolio tips

Explain the techniques in "Add Link" in your own words within 30 seconds
Practice walking through each line of the sample solution on a whiteboard
Be ready to discuss tags: a
Discuss CSS properties: https
Prepare one alternative approach and why you chose this one

Glossary

HTML: HyperText Markup Language—structures web pages.
Browser: Software like Chrome that renders HTML.
Preview: Live view of your code output.

Keywords covered on this page

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Related dev tools

HTML Escape

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Add a link" free?

This exercise is free and runs entirely in your browser. No account or credit card required.

Difficulty and time?

"Add a link" is level "beginner". Read the guide first; beginners can usually finish within 30 minutes. Allow 5–15 minutes per exercise. Use hints, then the solution if stuck.

What after a correct answer?

After a correct answer, use "Next exercise". When you finish a category, continue on the <a href="/en/learning/environment/">learning roadmap</a>.

Works on mobile?

Works on mobile browsers, but typing code is easier on a desktop.

Where are other exercises?

All exercises: <a href="/en/learn/">/en/learn/</a> with category filters.

Key takeaway for "Add a link"?

The a tag creates links. href holds the destination URL, and the text between the tags is what visitors see. Hint: Use the href attribute in an a tag to specify the URL.

Where does Setup fit?

Junior web and frontend training often starts with seeing HTML render in a browser. This exercise matches that first step—foundation for portfolios and landing pages.

Step-by-step for "Add Link"?

1. Read the guide and understand the goal of "Add Link" 2. Review the HTML editor pane and start from the starter code 3. Open hints if stuck; compare your diff with the sample solution 4. Click Run and inspect preview/console output 5. Auto-check looks for output containing: Google. 6. After success, continue with adjacent exercises in the same category

How to read the sample solution?

The solution uses HTML tags such as a. Check nesting and closing tags. Explanation: The a tag creates links. href holds the destination URL, and the text between the tags is what visitors see. Hint recap: Use the href attribute in an a tag to specify the URL.

Something is not working?

Preview does not change after Run → Ensure you edited the HTML pane and clicked Run. Looks correct but check fails → Auto-check looks for output containing: Google. Look for typos, full-width spaces, or unclosed tags. Console shows errors → Open DevTools Console and fix bracket/quote mismatches at the reported line. Hard to type on mobile → Use landscape mode or continue on desktop—the same URL keeps progress in localStorage.

Career / interview angle?

Explain the techniques in "Add Link" in your own words within 30 seconds Practice walking through each line of the sample solution on a whiteboard Be ready to discuss tags: a Discuss CSS properties: https Prepare one alternative approach and why you chose this one

Related dev tools?

<a href="/en/tools/html-escape/">HTML Escape</a>

Prerequisites?

Read the <a href="/en/learning/environment/">Learning roadmap</a> chapter first.

Can I change the starter code?

Yes—if it works. Understanding the starter first, then adding minimal diffs, speeds up learning.

What do the points mean?

10pt is a difficulty hint, not a score you must maximize.