How to link to a PDF (or other file type) in the body of your node

The following article is a guide to linking to a file (e.g. PDF) in the body of the content when creating or editing a node. 

  1. Write the text you would like to create a link out of - following good practices (descriptive links - don't use CLICK HERE)
  2. Select the link text
  3. Click the hyperlink button from the editor tool bar - world with a chain on it.
  4. Under the URL Field click the "Browse Server" button - this will open the "File Browser" window
  5. Select the "docs" folder from the left menu area
  6. Upload a document (if you are not already linking to an existing file)
  7. Click on the file name in the right hand box 
  8. Click the "Send to CKEditor" link in the top menu - This will close the "File Browser" window
  9. In the "Link" box - Change to the target tab and select the "New Window" drop down item
  10. Click OK 
  11. Your text should now appear as a link in the body of the content.

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