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− | '''Links''' are foundational to a wiki. They let your readers click from one page to another — and thus explore your content easily. It's such a central part of wikis that the process of creating links is also known as '''wikification'''. |
+ | '''Links''' are foundational to a wiki. They let your readers click from one page to another — and thus explore your content easily. It's such a central part of wikis that the process of creating links is also known as '''wikification'''. |
− | Make sure that all your pages have links to ''other'' pages on your wiki. |
+ | Make sure that all your pages have links to ''other'' pages on your wiki. However, not all links on a page need to go to other pages. |
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+ | == How to use == |
=== Using Fandom's visual editors === |
=== Using Fandom's visual editors === |
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+ | [[File:Link dialog UCP.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Link dialog box that appears when selecting the button on the toolbar.]] |
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− | [[File:VisEdLinks.png|thumb|right|300px|In the [[help:VisualEditor|VisualEditor]], the process is similar, but there's only one field — for the target page.]] |
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* Begin by highlighting the text you want to link. |
* Begin by highlighting the text you want to link. |
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+ | * Then click on the [[File:Link button.png]] button on the toolbar. |
− | * A window will pop up |
+ | * A window will pop up which will allow you to create links. This window gives you two options for linking: an internal link or an external link. Internal links are pages within the wiki (or to another Fandom wiki). External links are to pages outside of Fandom. Select which one you need. |
− | * Enter the target of the link. For an internal link, enter the name of the page |
+ | * Enter the target of the link. For an internal link, enter the name of the page. For an external link, enter the full URL (including the "https://" part). |
− | * Make sure the text that should display for the link looks |
+ | * Make sure the text that should display for the link looks right. It should be displaying the text you highlighted earlier. |
* Click "OK". Your link will appear! |
* Click "OK". Your link will appear! |
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=== Using source mode === |
=== Using source mode === |
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+ | [[Help:Source editor|Source editing]] in the 2010 editor differs significantly from the approach offered by Fandom's visual editors. However, it also allows you the ability to link in many more sophisticated ways via [[Help:Wikitext|wikitext]]. There are so many interesting details about linking to source that we've created [[Help:Links/Wikitext|a whole page about it!]] |
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== Important notes == |
== Important notes == |
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− | * Until you're confident making links, don't forget to [[ |
+ | * Until you're confident making links, don't forget to [[Help:Preview|preview]] your changes before you save. |
− | * On most wikis, if your new link is red in the preview, either that destination does not exist or you typed it incorrectly. If you click on the red link, you will be asked to create the page. |
+ | * On most wikis, if your new link is red in the preview, either that destination does not exist or you typed it incorrectly. If you click on the red link, you will be asked to [[Help:New page|create the page.]] |
* Adding a link that goes to the current page appears as bold text instead of a link when viewing the page. |
* Adding a link that goes to the current page appears as bold text instead of a link when viewing the page. |
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− | * How to [[Help:New page|create a new article]] |
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− | * How to [[Help:Profiles|use profile pages]] |
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== Further help and feedback == |
== Further help and feedback == |
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{{Help and feedback section}} |
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Revision as of 02:58, 10 August 2021
Links are foundational to a wiki. They let your readers click from one page to another — and thus explore your content easily. It's such a central part of wikis that the process of creating links is also known as wikification.
Make sure that all your pages have links to other pages on your wiki. However, not all links on a page need to go to other pages.
How to use
Using Fandom's visual editors
To create a link, click on the Edit button and follow these instructions:
- Begin by highlighting the text you want to link.
- Then click on the button on the toolbar.
- A window will pop up which will allow you to create links. This window gives you two options for linking: an internal link or an external link. Internal links are pages within the wiki (or to another Fandom wiki). External links are to pages outside of Fandom. Select which one you need.
- Enter the target of the link. For an internal link, enter the name of the page. For an external link, enter the full URL (including the "https://" part).
- Make sure the text that should display for the link looks right. It should be displaying the text you highlighted earlier.
- Click "OK". Your link will appear!
Using source mode
Source editing in the 2010 editor differs significantly from the approach offered by Fandom's visual editors. However, it also allows you the ability to link in many more sophisticated ways via wikitext. There are so many interesting details about linking to source that we've created a whole page about it!
Important notes
- Until you're confident making links, don't forget to preview your changes before you save.
- On most wikis, if your new link is red in the preview, either that destination does not exist or you typed it incorrectly. If you click on the red link, you will be asked to create the page.
- Adding a link that goes to the current page appears as bold text instead of a link when viewing the page.
See also
- Help:Interwiki link for more advanced linking details
- Help:Interlanguage link for an important, specialized type of link
- Help:Links/Wikitext for a source-only approach to linking
Further help and feedback
- Browse and search other help pages at Help:Contents
- Check Fandom Community Central for sources of further help and support
- Check Contacting Fandom for how to report any errors or unclear steps in this article