How do you create an Email Link?
There are two main ways to create an email link in HTML:
1. Using the mailto: scheme:
This is the simplest and most common way to create an email link. Here's the basic structure:
HTML
<a href="mailto:youremail@example.com">Link Text</a>
Replace youremail@example.com with the actual email address you want to link to. The Link Text is what users will see and click on.
2. Using the <a> tag with subject, body, and other details:
While less common, you can also create a more detailed email link with pre-filled subject, body text, and even carbon copy (Cc) and blind carbon copy (Bcc) recipients. Here's an example:
HTML
<a href="mailto:youremail@example.com?subject=Feedback&body=Hi%20there,%20I%20have%20some%20feedback%20for%20your%20website.&cc=another@example.com&bcc=secret@example.com">Provide Feedback</a>
Here's a breakdown of the additional parameters:
subject=: sets the pre-filled subject line in the email.
body=: adds pre-filled text in the email body.
cc=: specifies additional email addresses to receive a copy (visible to recipients).
bcc=: specifies additional email addresses to receive a copy (hidden from other recipients).
Important Notes:
Email links created with mailto: are not secure as the email address is visible in the URL. Consider using a secure contact form for sensitive information.
Different email clients might handle these links differently, so test your links thoroughly before deployment.
These methods only create the link, not a clickable button or styled element. You can use CSS to style the link as needed.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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