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Hypertext

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Definition: Hypertext is generally defined as any block of content or text that includes hyperlinks to other documents, images, or multimedia content.

In fact, the paragraph you just read is a good example of hypertext. It is a block of text with a hyperlink to additional sources of information about the subject.

Also Known As: hypertext system, hypertext document
Alternate Spellings: HyperText
Common Misspellings: hipertext
Examples:
"I found hyperlinks in the hypertext, and was able to click them for more information."

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