When should you use and when ?

to navigate to a URL, for an action on the page

It doesn't matter: they're styled the same way and behave the same too

only inside forms; links for every other clickable element

HTML & CSS · Junior · Question 41 of 75

When should you use `<a>` and when `<button>`?

1It doesn't matter: they're styled the same way and behave the same too
✓Correct answer: <a href> to navigate to a URL, <button> for an action on the page
3<button> only inside forms; links for every other clickable element

Explanation

Links and buttons behave differently and have different semantics for screen readers: a link can be opened in a new tab and copied, and it activates with Enter; a button activates with Enter and Space. A <div onclick> instead of a button breaks keyboard accessibility. Buttons are fine outside forms with type="button".

When should you use `<a>` and when `<button>`?

Explanation

Further reading

Problem with a question

Test yourself

When should you use <a> and when <button>?

Explanation

Further reading

Test yourself

When should you use `<a>` and when `<button>`?