Linking to a File from Inside an Article

You can link to a local file on your computer by creating a hypertext link in the Article Window which points to the file.

To add a link to a file to your article:

•	Make sure that the Article Window is open.

If the Article Window is not open, double-click on the article's title in the Titles column of the Index Window. Refer to the procedure for Entering New Information to create a new article.

•	Click on the location in the Article Content area of the window where you want to put the link.

•	Click on the Insert Hypertext Link button on the Tools Toolbar.

OR Select the Insert Hypertext Link command from the Edit menu.

The Hypertext Link Properties dialog box is displayed.

•	In the Link Text field, type the text label that will appear in your article's content to identify the file.

If you used the Insert Hypertext Link command with a string of text selected, that text is displayed as the default Link Text.

•	In the Link Type box, click on the File Name option.

•	Click on the Browse button.

The Select File Link dialog box is displayed.

•	Use the dialog box to select the folder and name of the file you want to link to.

•	Select the Open button.

OR Double-click on the file name in the files list.

You return to the Hypertext Link Properties dialog box. The selected file name is displayed in the Target field.

•	Select the OK button.

A hypertext link to this file in inserted in your article at the cursor location.

NOTE:

This method using hypertext links is the preferred way to link to files. It is also possible to link to files using active links. For more information, see About Active Links in Article Windows.

Related Procedures:

Linking to a Web Address from Inside an Article

Creating Links between Articles

Editing a Hypertext Link

Changing a Hypertext Link to Plain Text

Associating a File with an Article