Anchor type attribute

HTML DOM Anchor Object

Definition and Usage

type The attribute sets or returns the MIME type of the link type attribute Value.

type The attribute specifies the MIME type of the linked document.

Tip:type The attribute is purely advisory.

Note:type attribute It is a new attribute of the <a> element in HTML5.

Example

Example 1

Return the MIME type of a specific link:

var x = document.getElementById("myAnchor").type;

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Example 2

Set the type attribute of the link to text/html:

document.getElementById("myAnchor").type = "text/html";

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Syntax

Return the type attribute:

anchorObject.type

Set the type attribute:

anchorObject.type = MIME-type

Attribute Value

Value Description
MIME-type

Specifies the MIME type of the linked document.

Please see IANA MIME Types, to get the complete list of standard MIME types.

Technical Details

Return Value: A string value representing the MIME type of the linked document.

Browser Support

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Related Pages

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <a> type Attribute

HTML DOM Anchor Object