Research Instruction & Information Technology Group

How to Create/Edit a Link

Learn how to create or edit a link in the CMS.

To add a link on a web page, click edit, and scroll down to the body text section. If needed, create the text that will be the link. Highlight the text you want to link, then click the Insert/edit link button. A window will pop up that allows you to pick the type of link you want. Next, follow the instructions below to add internal links, external links, or email links.

Internal Links

  • A link to a PDF
  • A link to a page stored on the site being updated

Note: If you are linking to a PDF, please be sure to upload it into the CMS before attempting to link to it. If it is not uploaded to the CMS, you won't be able to link to it.

To search for the content you'd like to link to, click the house icon above the search box. You can navigate through folders by clicking the arrow to the right of each item. To choose an item to link to, click the title.

The Target field should not be changed. It should say Open in this window / frame.

The Title field should remain empty.

External Link

  • A link to a page that is located outside of the site being updated

Add the web address for the external link. Make sure to use the entire web address, starting with http:// or https://.

The Target field should not be changed. It should say Open in this window / frame.

The Title field should remain empty.

Email Link

  • A link to an e-mail address

Add the email address to the field. If desired, add a Subject.

The Target field should not be changed. It should say Open in this window / frame.

The Title field should remain empty.

How to Remove or Edit an Existing Link

If a link changes or needs to be removed, you must first highlight the exact link text from within the edit area. Click the Unlink button.

If you want to add a new link to the same text once the previous link is deleted, please follow the instructions for adding an internal, external, or email link above.