Creating a Link to a URL

You can create a link to a specific URL (web address); for example, an Internet Web site or a file on the content server (one not used for contribution, such as a PDF file, media file, or zip file).

To create a link to a specific URL, perform these tasks:

1. Highlight the text (or image) that you would like to turn into a link.

2. Click the Create Hyperlink icon (Figure) in the toolbar.

   Create Hyperlink Icon

   
   

   The Link wizard is launched (see Link Wizard).

3. Select Link to following URL.

4. Enter the web address in the field provided (for example, http://www.oracle.com).

   You cannot proceed in the wizard until you provide a URL.

5. Click Options.

   The Link Target Options dialog is displayed.

6. If you want the link to open in a new web browser window when clicked, select the Open link target in new window check box, and then choose the target in the menu (_blank). You can also directly enter the name of the target in the text box if you want, but if it is not a valid target, the link will be faulty.

   
   

   Note: When creating a link to another Web site, the "Open link target in new window" option may be useful because it prevents users from inadvertently leaving your Web site when they click the link.

   
   

7. Click OK or Cancel to return to the wizard.

8. Click Next.

9. Verify the URL for the link.

10. Click Finish.