Definition and Usage
The :link CSS pseudo-class lets you select links inside elements. This will select any link, even those already styled using selector with other link-related pseudo-classes like :hover, :active or :visited. In order to style only non-visited links, you need to put the :link rule before the other ones, as defined by the LVHA-order: :link — :visited — :hover — :active. The :focus pseudo-class is usually placed right before or right after :hover, depending of the expected effect.
Examples
a:link {color:slaygrate;}
.external:link {background-color:lightblue;}
Compatibility
Desktop browsers
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|
| Basic support | 1 | 1.0 (1.7 or earlier) | 3.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 |
Mobile browsers
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|
| Basic support | 1.5 | 1.0 (1.9.2) | NA | NA | 3.2 |
