Linking documents using the point-to-file icon

Use the point-to-file icon to create a link to another open document, to a document or image in the Site window, or to a named anchor.

To link to a document using the point-to-file icon in the Property inspector:

1 Select text or an image in the Document window.
2 Drag the point-to-file icon at the right of the Link field in the Property inspector and point to another open document, a visible anchor in an open document, or a document in the Site window.
The Link field updates to show the link.
3 Release the mouse button.

To create a link from a selection in an open document:

1 Select text in the Document window.
2 Shift-drag from the selection.
The point-to-file icon appears as you drag.
3 Point to another open document, a visible anchor in an open document, or a document in the Site window.
4 Release the mouse button. .

To create a link from a file in the site map:

1 Select an HTML file in the site map.
The point-to-file icon appears next to the file.
2 Drag the point-to-file icon and point to another open document, a visible anchor in an open document, or a document in the Site window.
3 Release the mouse button.

For information about displaying a site map, see Viewing local sites.