Linking in Drupal

Documents

Before adding a link to your page, please ensure that any PDFs or other documents you would like to link to have been added to the media library first. That process is covered in the Managing Images and Documents section.

Link Text

When linking to a document, webpage, or email, it's crucial to use clear link text. This text informs users where the link will lead them. Providing descriptive link text such as the destination's title rather than generic terms like "click here" or "learn more" benefits all users. It ensures everyone, including those who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers, can better comprehend the purpose of each link on the page.

Learn More About Purposeful Links

Linking

To link to an external webpage or email: 

  1. Highlight the text you wish to link to.
  2. Select the Link button in the WYSIWYG editor.
  3. Paste the website or email address you wish to link to in the URL box.  
  4. If you wish to have your external webpage open in a new window, click your newly linked text and select the Link Properties icon in the popup options. You can then toggle the ‘Open in a New Window’ option on.

To link to an internal web page or document:

  1. Save the document in the media library. 
  2. Highlight the text you wish to link to.
  3. Select the Link button in the WYSIWYG editor.
  4. Begin typing the name of your document or page.
  5. Select your page or document as it displays in the dropdown.

To remove a link:

  1. Click the linked text you would like to remove the link from
  2. Click the unlink option in the popup options.

Buttons

You also have the option to style a link as a button.

Learn More About Styling Links as Buttons