Managing PDFs, Non-Image Files and Hyperlinks
Sometimes other files need to be accessible on web pages. It is recommended to always convert such documents into PDFs to avoid corrupt files.
To add a PDF or make a change to an existing PDF or file:
Open the Rich Text Editor.
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Choose a location for the PDF or locate the text of an existing link of a PDF file. Type in the text or change the name of the existing PDF/file in the content area and then highlight the text:
Click the insert Sitecore Link button:
Click the Media Items tab:
Navigate to Files folder:
Select the file from the File Directory or click Upload to upload a new file:
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NOTE: As a contributor, your permissions will only allow you access to folders that are connected to your web pages. If the upload button is not functional, check to make sure you are in the proper area. |
To upload a new file, click Choose File. Navigate to and select the file you'd like to upload. Then click Upload:
Once your file has been selected and/or uploaded, click Insert:
Click Accept to make the change.
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It is best practice to always require a link to open in a new window. See the section below for instructions on how to open a link in new window. |
Open Link in a New Window
Highlight the link and right click. Select Properties.
Click the Target drop down menu and select New Window.
Click OK.
Check to make sure your link is opening up into a new window:
Click Save.
Click Preview and test your link.
Return to the Sitecore editor and click Edit to bring you back into editor mode.
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Make sure to keep all of your files in an appropriate folder with good naming conventions. |