Hypertext

usgb/ˈhaɪpərtekst/
noun

A way to link and view information on the computer where clicking or tapping a piece of text or image can take you to a new document or a different part of the existing document.

When browsing the internet, you use hypertext to navigate between web pages.
Visual representation of "hypertext" - A way to link and view information on the computer where clicking or tapping a piece of text or image can take you to a new document or a different part of the existing document.

Often appears as...

  • hypertext link
  • hypertext document

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Visual representation of "hypertext"
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Interactive Text

Hypertext allows users to interact with digital text to access more information.

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Clicking on the hypertext 'Read more' expanded the article.
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Web Navigation

Hypertext is fundamental in web navigation, connecting web pages via clickable links.

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I used the hypertext 'Next Chapter' to continue reading the online book.
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Not Plain Text

Hypertext is different from plain text because it contains links to other texts or documents.

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The word 'homepage' was hypertext, contrasting the rest of the plain text.
Visual representation of the word "Hypertext"

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