How to make a whole 'div' clickable in HTML and CSS without JavaScript?

Stamp effect: Full link coverage

Expanding a div's clickable region is like applying the "stamp effect". Just as a stamp doesn’t cover only a small corner of the envelope but the whole thing.

"Super-sizing" your <a> tag

By setting your <a> tag to display: block;, it essentially "super-sizes" the tag, filling up the entire div and making the whole thing loaded with hyperlink goodness. Remember to make sure your <a> tag hugs the div entirely, don't let it only wrap around the text or it'll leave your div high and dry.

Transformation: Disguising your link

Turn your <a> tag into a master of disguise using text-decoration: none;. This removes the default underline, successfully keeping its secret identity safe. Meanwhile, ensure that your clickable div takes into account accessibility standards since that's a superhero coder's oil.

Full Coverage: Advanced CSS

Leverage the power of CSS to maximize link coverage in your div.

Positioning: Cinderella's Shoe

Envelop your <a> tag with the div like Cinderella's foot snugly fitting into the glass slipper using absolute and relative positioning.

div.container {
  /* Like Cinderella’s grandparent */
  position: relative;
}
a.full-div-link {
  /* Like the glass slipper */
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
}
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Text Tricks: Now You See Me

Sometimes, we want the text to do a disappearing act while leaving your div as the star of the show. Use text-indent and overflow properties to make the text magically disappear but still leave your div clickable:

a.full-div-link {
  /* Go home, text. You're drunk. */
  text-indent: -9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
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Clickability: The Pointer's Point

Ensure to wave the cursor: pointer; flag to guide users that the div can be clicked.

Compliance and Usability: Nice and Tidy

Making your clickable div W3C compliant and user-friendly is the cherry on top:

Valid HTML: Cleaner than a cat's lick

Always get the green light from the W3C validator. This avoids unforeseen hiccups across different browsers.

Cross-Browser compatibility: Plays well with others

Give your clickable div a tour of the browser zoo to ensure it behaves well everywhere.

Maintainability: Your future self will thank you

Come back to clean and well-structured code like coming home to a clean house after a tiring day. It’s refreshing and makes updating a breeze!

Click Events: Use with caution

In certain scenarios, you might need an onClick event. If so, use them like hot sauce, a little goes a long way.