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Sometimes other files need to be accessible on web pages. It is recommended to always convert such documents into PDFs to avoid corrupt files



Note
titleNote

All Word documents and non-image files should be converted to PDFs.


or file

Open the Rich Text Editor.

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Choose a location for the PDF
  1. Click an area inside the Rich Text Editor where you would like a file to be added or locate the text of an existing link
of
  1. to a PDF file. 
  2. Type in the text or change the name of the existing PDF/file in the content area
and then highlight
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  2. Highlight the text
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  1. .

 

  1. Click the insert Sitecore Link button

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  2. Click the Media Items tab

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Navigate to Files folder:

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Select the file from the File Directory or click Upload to upload a new file:

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Note

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:

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Once your file has been selected and/or uploaded, click Insert:

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Click Accept to make the change.

 

Warning
titleImportant
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

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    titleSitecore students, click here to expand.


    Note
    titleFor Sitecore Students:

    Sitecore students that do not have Contributor access yet will need to navigate to the folder called Sitecore Training instead of the Files folder.

    1. Click the arrow to expand the Sitecore Training folder.

    2. Click the Files folder.

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    3. Skip Steps 6 and 7 below. Continue on to Step 8.




  2. Click the arrow to expand the Files folder.

  3. Click on your department's folder.

  4. Add a PDF
    To add a PDF, choose between:

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    titleI would like to add a file already in the Library. (click to expand)

    1.  Click on the file you would like to add from the Library.

    2. Click Insert.

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    titleI would like to upload a new PDF. (click to expand)

    1. Click Upload.

    2. Click Choose File.

    3. Navigate to the file you would like to upload and click Open.

    4. Click Upload.

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    5. Click Save/Close.

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    6. Click Insert.

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    Note

    NOTE: If the upload button is not functional, make sure you have clicked on the folder you have permission to access.



  1. Highlight the link and right click.

  2. Select Properties.

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  2. Click the Target drop down menu and select New Window.
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  2. Click OK.

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Check

  2. Click Save. 
  3. Click Other and then select Preview from the drop-down menu. 
  4. Test the link to make sure
your link
  1. it is opening
up into
  1. in a new window
: Click Save
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  2. Click

Preview and test your link. Image Removed

  1. Edit to bring you back into editor mode. 

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Note

Make sure to keep all of your files in an appropriate folder with good naming conventions.

 


Next: The Column Builder


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titleIn this Guide:

 

Sitecore Training

How to Login

Becoming Familiar with the Interface

Finding Your Pages

The Rich Text Editor

Adding an Image

Adding PDFs, Non-Image Files and Hyperlinks

The Column Builder

Submitting Your Page for Approval

Sitecore Contributor Training Post Assessment

 


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