Overview
This article explains how to create a hyperlink to an external website.
Instructions
- Navigate to the area of the website where you would like to create the hyperlink.
- Highlight the text to use for the hyperlink.
- Select the Edit tab.
- Select the Link icon to open the Link Info window:
- Select the Link Type as URL:
- Leave the Protocol set to http:// for standard web pages. There might be times when you are linking to websites which have a Security Certificate. In this instance, set the Protocol to https://.
- Enter the website address you are linking to in URL.
- When linking to an external resource, it's recommended to open the link in a new tab. Select the Target tab:
- Select the Target as New Window (_blank).
- Select OK to close the Link window.
Outcome
The hyperlink has now been created on your page.
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