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| − | = Instructions = | + | = Instructions - Linking to Headlines = |
| − | Sometimes it makes sense to link to a particular heading rather than to a whole article. Wikis allow its users to not only [[Link | + | Sometimes it makes sense to link to a particular heading rather than to a whole article. Wikis allow its users to not only [[Link to an Article|link to another wiki article]] but also to a particular heading within a wiki article. These links make it easier for users to jump straight to the relevant information. |
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2.Click the "Insert Link" symbol in the toolbar. | 2.Click the "Insert Link" symbol in the toolbar. | ||
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| + | 2. A dialog window will appear. In the option, ”Define the wiki page for the link:” type the name of the desired article (search for an existing article by typing its title). After you find the respective article, insert a '''"#"'''. The '''"#"''' will show all the headings within the wiki article. Choose the respective heading and click on "OK". | ||
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<br/>3. Successfully linked words will appear in blue color whereas links without a valid target will appear in red color. | <br/>3. Successfully linked words will appear in blue color whereas links without a valid target will appear in red color. | ||
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4. Make sure to save your changes by clicking "Save page" at the bottom of the page. | 4. Make sure to save your changes by clicking "Save page" at the bottom of the page. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:41, 1 December 2021
Link to a Headline
Instructions - Linking to Headlines
Sometimes it makes sense to link to a particular heading rather than to a whole article. Wikis allow its users to not only link to another wiki article but also to a particular heading within a wiki article. These links make it easier for users to jump straight to the relevant information.
1. Highlight the word(s) that will later on make up the link.
2.Click the "Insert Link" symbol in the toolbar.
2. A dialog window will appear. In the option, ”Define the wiki page for the link:” type the name of the desired article (search for an existing article by typing its title). After you find the respective article, insert a "#". The "#" will show all the headings within the wiki article. Choose the respective heading and click on "OK".
3. Successfully linked words will appear in blue color whereas links without a valid target will appear in red color.
4. Make sure to save your changes by clicking "Save page" at the bottom of the page.
