A hidden attribute on an <a> tag hides the link.
Although the link is not visible, its position on the page is maintained.
A hidden attribute on an <a> tag.
The link is not visible.
An invisible link: Microsoft
<p>
An invisible link:
<a hidden target="_blank"
href="https://microsoft.com">Microsoft</a>
</p>
The hidden attribute hides the <a> element.
You can specify either 'hidden' (without value) or 'hidden="hidden"'. Both are valid.
A hidden <a> element is not visible, but it maintains its position on the page.
Removing the hidden attribute makes it re-appear.
<a hidden>
<a hidden="hidden">
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| hidden | Use 'hidden' or hidden='hidden'. Both are valid. |
Clicking the button toggles A hidden attribute on the link to Apple.
<nav>
<a id="msft" target="_blank" href="https://microsoft.com">Microsoft</a> <br />
<a id="goog" target="_blank" href="https://google.com">Google</a> <br />
<a id="aapl" target="_blank" href="https://apple.com">Apple</a>
<nav>
<br />
<button onclick="toggle(this)">Hide Apple</button>
<script>
let toggle = button => {
let element = document.getElementById("aapl");
let hidden = element.getAttribute("hidden");
if (hidden) {
element.removeAttribute("hidden");
button.innerText = "Hide Apple";
} else {
element.setAttribute("hidden", "hidden");
button.innerText = "Show Apple";
}
}
</script>
The hidden attribute hides the <a> element.
When clicking the button, a JavaScript function toggles the hidden attribute.
Here is when hidden support started for each browser:
 Chrome
|
1.0 | Sep 2008 |
 Firefox
|
1.0 | Sep 2002 |
 IE/Edge
|
1.0 | Aug 1995 |
 Opera
|
1.0 | Jan 2006 |
 Safari
|
1.0 | Jan 2003 |
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