Creating links with the point-to-file icon

Create links by using the point-to-file icon to point to another open document, a file in the Site window, or a visible anchor in an open document. The point-to-file icon can be found in the Property inspector and in the Site Map view when a file is selected. It also appears when you Shift-drag a selection.

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 from the Property inspector and point to another open document, a visible anchor in an open document, or a file in the Site window.
The Link field updates to show the link.
3 Release the mouse to make the link.

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

1 Select text or an image 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 file in the Site window.
4 Release the mouse to make the link.

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

1 Select an HTML page 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 file in the Site window.

For information about creating a site map, see Creating site maps.