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# Introduction to XLink and XPointer * * * XLink defines a standard method for creating hyperlinks in XML documents. XPointer allows hyperlinks to point to more specific parts (fragments) within XML documents. * * * ## Prerequisites Before learning this tutorial, you should have the following basic knowledge: * HTML / XHTML * XML / XML Namespaces * XPath If you want to learn these topics first, please visit our (#) to access these tutorials. * * * ## What is XLink? * XLink stands for XML Linking Language. * XLink is a language used to create hyperlinks in XML documents. * XLink is similar to HTML links, but more powerful. * Any element in an XML document can become an XLink. * XLink supports both simple links and extended links that can connect multiple resources. * With XLink, links can be defined outside the linked files. * XLink is a W3C Recommendation. * * * ## What is XPointer? * XPointer stands for XML Pointer Language. * XPointer enables hyperlinks to point to more specific parts (fragments) within XML documents. * XPointer uses XPath expressions to locate elements in XML documents. * XPointer is a W3C Recommendation. * * * ## XLink and XPointer are W3C Standards On June 27, 2001, XLink was established as a W3C Recommendation. XPointer became a W3C Recommendation on March 25, 2003. You can read more about XML standards in our (#). * * * ## Browser Support for XLink and XPointer Browsers provide only limited support for XLink and XPointer. Mozilla 0.98+, Netscape 6.02+, and Internet Explorer 6.0 all offer some level of support for XLink. Earlier browser versions do not support XLink at all. AI is thinking... [](#)(#) (#)[](#) [VolcEngine Coding Plan supports mainstream large models such as Doubao, GLM, DeepSeek, Kimi, MiniMax, etc., with official direct supply, stable and reliable. ¥9.9/month Activate now](https://maas.xfyun.cn/modelSquare?ch=maas_lm_l2E)