Linking to a video file

The procedure to link to a video file is basically the same as for audio files. Once again, you should include information about the size of each video file so that users can determine whether or not they want to retrieve the clip.

Video on the Web typically appears in one of the following formats: AVI, MOV, QuickTime, or RealVideo.

In order to link to a video file, just put it between opening and closing <a> tags as a regular link. All video files can be linked in a similar way.

Linking to an AVI file

The syntax is:

This will play a video clip in a separate window.

Example:

Try how it works by clicking on the link or icon:

Dino (485K - AVI)

Linking to a MOV file

The syntax is:

This will play a video clip in a separate window.

Example:

Try how it works by clicking on the link or icon:

Wedding (390K - MOV)