jquery highlight the link when clicked

Question

How do I use jquery to highlight the link when I click on it?

For example, when I click on the link class1_1, I want to make this link red (or another color).

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Answer 1

Think this should do it, although I don't have jquery on hand right now. Assumes 'up' is a class that makes your link red:

$("ul#menu a").click(function(){
 $(this).addClass('up');
});