how to insert a python variable inside a hyperlink in html using Django?

Question

In this html block:

{% block body %}
    <h1>All Pages</h1>

    <ul>
        {% for x in entries %}
            {% comment %} {% wik = 'mask/' + x + '.md' %} {% endcomment %}
            <li><a href = 'mask/'{{x}} </a>{{ x }}</li>
        {% endfor %}
    </ul>

{% endblock %}

I am trying to insert a string in x that will go to end of the hypertext. mask/cat, where "cat" is x [just as an example]. When I do this, the entry does not seem to be added to the hyperlink when I click it.

The other way I thought is to create a python variable wik with the correct page hyperlink, but then I get an issue in Django

Invalid block tag on line 12: 'wik', expected 'empty' or 'endfor'. Did you forget to register or load this tag?

Any help appreciated thanks

Have you considered using URL patterns: docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/topics/http/urls/…? — TioneB
– TioneB, Commented May 25, 2021 at 21:25

Danielle · Accepted Answer · 2021-05-25 21:30:58Z

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Your problem here is that your variable is outside of the href, this should work:

<li><a href = 'mask/{{x}}' </a>{{ x }}</li>

If it's a variable based url on your app though, I would consider using a url pattern for a cleaner solution

answered May 25, 2021 at 21:30

Danielle

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Katie Melosto Over a year ago

Thank you, @Danielle! I'll take a look at thay

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