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Hypertext is a computer term for information organized in a non-linear way, where text and other media are linked together so users can navigate between them by clicking on hyperlinks. This allows for a dynamic reading experience, where a user can jump from a piece of text to a related graphic, document, or another webpage instead of reading sequentially. The web, built with Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), is the most common example of hypertext.

Key features

Non-linear structure: Unlike traditional text that follows a set beginning-to-end path, hypertext allows for flexible, non-sequential navigation.

Hyperlinks: These are the clickable elements (text, images, etc.) that take a user from one piece of information to another.

Interconnected information: Related items, even in separate documents or across the internet, are linked, creating a network of information.

Dynamic experience: Users can jump between topics, go back and forth, and explore information in a personalized way that is not possible with linear text.

Includes more than just text: The term hypermedia is used when links connect to graphics, video, audio, and other non-textual media, though often the term hypertext is used to encompass this as well.