HTML File Paths

A file path describes the location of a file in a web site's folder structure.

File paths are used when linking to external files, like:

• Web pages
• Images
• Style sheets
• JavaScripts

An absolute file path is the full URL to a file:

The <img> tag is explained in the chapter: HTML Images .

A relative file path points to a file relative to the current page.

In the following example, the file path points to a file in the images folder located at the root of the current website:

In the following example, the file path points to a file in the images folder located in the current folder:

In the following example, the file path points to a file in the images folder located in the folder one level up from the current folder:

It is best practice to use relative file paths (if possible).

When using relative file paths, your web pages will not be bound to your current base URL. All links will work on your own computer (localhost) as well as on your current public domain and your future public domains.