Name

REL — NN n/a IE n/a HTML 4

Synopsis

REL=”linkTypes"

Optional

Defines the relationship between the current element and the destination of the link. Also known as a forward link, not to be confused in any way with the destination document whose address is defined by the HREF attribute. The HTML 4.0 recommendation defines several link types; it is up to the browser to determine how to employ the value. The element must include an HREF attribute for the REL attribute to be applied.

Example

<DIV REL="next chapter" HREF="chapter3.html">...</DIV>

Value

Case-insensitive, space-delimited list of HTML 4.0 standard link types applicable to the element. Sanctioned link types are:

alternate

contents

index

start

appendix

copyright

next

stylesheet

bookmark

glossary

prev

subsection

chapter

help

section

 

Default

None.

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