jQuery disable a link

Question

Anyone know how to disable a link in jquery WITHOUT using return false;?

Specifically, what I\'m trying to do is disable the link of an item, performing

Answer 1

html link example:

        
        
        
        Download Document
        

use this in jQuery

    $('#BT_Download').attr('disabled',true);

add this to css :

    a[disabled="disabled"] {
        pointer-events: none;
    }