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Anchor

Introduction​

The Anchor module in Builderius is a fundamental element used to create links on your website or application. As a semantic container, the Anchor module represents a link to another web page, resource, or location within the same page. With the Anchor module, you can easily link to external content, navigate to different sections within the same page, or provide call-to-action links to enhance user interaction. Anchor module is an inline-element much like the Text module with the “Transform into link?” toggle option enabled by default.

When you insert the Anchor module into the canvas, it automatically generates an <a> HTML tag. The Link URL field is a required field for anchors and it will produce a “href” html attribute that has to contain a valid link. Anchor module accepts child elements, and can be a child element itself. You can additionally modify the behavior of the anchor links with custom attributes feature, where you can add “target”, “role”, “aria-*” and many others.

Standard Module Settings​

The Anchor module shares standard settings with other Builderius modules, making it easy to adapt and use across your designs. Once you learn how to use Anchor you know how to use other modules as well. These settings are divided into two main sections: Data Settings and CSS Settings. Let's explore each in detail.

Data Settings​

Module data settings

Content​

The Content section allows you to define the textual content to be displayed inside the Anchor module. You can enter simple static text, utilize HTML markup (with autocomplete), and use dynamic data template tags to display information from the WordPress database, JSON, or other data source. Remember, you can nest child modules within this module to create complex content structures.

This toggle allows you to convert almost any module into a link element. However on the Anchor module it is enabled by default. When enabled, you can manually specify a URL or use dynamic data to generate the link. Please note that de-activating this option will replace the <a> HTML tag with the appropriate <span> or Text Element module.

The URL setting (available only if “Transform this into a link” is turned on) allows you to write a valid URL to be opened when the user clicks the anchor element. This is the required field for any <a> element to be valid.

HTML Tag​

The HTML Tag setting (available only if Transform this into a link is turned off) empowers you to select an HTML tag from the provided drop-down list or create a custom HTML element by entering any string of letters (follow the syntax rules).

HTML Attributes​

In this section, you can add various attributes to the module's HTML code. These attributes enable you to label or modify the behavior of the module. There are three types of attributes you can work with:

Module html attributes

Classes​

Add multiple classes to apply styles (e.g., color, size, spacing) to multiple modules simultaneously.

ID​

Assign a unique ID name to identify this module distinctively. IDs are commonly used for in-page linking or establishing relationships between different modules on the page.

Custom Attributes​

Create custom attributes, such as aria- type attributes for screen reader accessibility or data- type attributes to extend module functionality. You can define both the attribute name and its value.

Conditions​

The Conditions section allows you to set server-side conditions for displaying the Anchor module. These conditions are processed before the page is generated, meaning that if the conditions are not met, the module will not appear on the page. Conditions are a powerful way to customize what content appears based on various factors. For more information on conditions, refer to our documentation on conditions.

Module conditions

CSS Settings​

Module CSS settings

Creating media queries​

Module creating new media query

Creating pseudo CSS selectors​

Module pseudo selectors

Creating custom CSS selectors​

Module adding CSS selector

The CSS Settings area provides extensive control over the design and styling of the Anchor module. You can craft the appearance of the module using various CSS methods. The CSS Settings are organized under several subsections:

CSS Variables​

Create CSS variables to ensure consistent styles across the Anchor module and its submodules. Various types of CSS variables are supported, including integer, number, color, image, percentage, length, angle, time, and any value.

Creating CSS Variables​

Module CSS variables

Using CSS Variables​

Module using CSS variables

Layout​

Control the module's layout using CSS methods such as flexbox and grid, among others.

Positioning​

Adjust the positioning of the module using position methods like fixed, absolute, relative, and more.

Size​

Manage the size and spacing of the Anchor module to achieve the desired visual effect.

Typography​

Control the presentation of text within the module using typographic CSS properties like font-size, line-height, letter-spacing and more.

Border​

Design borders and outlines to enhance the module's appearance.

Background​

Apply color, gradients, or images to the module's background as per design needs.

Extra​

Additional settings can be found here, offering more customization options.

Examples and Use Cases​

To better understand the potential of the Anchor module, let's explore some practical examples and use cases. These examples will showcase how you can utilize this module to create various elements for your website or application.

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Additional Resources​

For more in-depth information the Anchor module, refer to the following resources:

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've learned about the Anchor module and its essential settings in Builderius. Armed with this knowledge, you can now create any kind of html element to enhance your website or application. Experiment, explore, and unleash your creativity with the Anchor module!