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Role of CSS :link Selector
The CSS :link selector is a pseudo-class used to style all unvisited links on a webpage. It targets anchor elements (<a>) that have an href attribute and have not been visited by the user yet.
Syntax
a:link {
property: value;
}
Example
The following example demonstrates how to use the :link selector to style unvisited links with an orange background color −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
a:link {
background-color: orange;
color: white;
padding: 8px 16px;
text-decoration: none;
border-radius: 4px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<a href="https://www.example.com">Demo Website</a>
<br><br>
<a href="https://www.tutorialspoint.com">TutorialsPoint</a>
</body>
</html>
Two orange buttons with white text appear on the page: "Demo Website" and "TutorialsPoint". The links have padding and rounded corners with no underline decoration.
Link States
The :link selector works alongside other link pseudo-classes to provide complete link styling −
| Pseudo-class | Description |
|---|---|
:link |
Unvisited links |
:visited |
Visited links |
:hover |
Links when mouse hovers over them |
:active |
Links when being clicked |
Conclusion
The :link pseudo-class is essential for styling unvisited links. It's commonly used with other link states to create a complete link styling experience for better user interaction.
Updated on: 2026-03-15T12:20:58+05:30
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