Making links
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Making links on Physiopedia pages is important because it allows our readers to find other relevant pages on the Physiopedia website as well as related resources outside Physiopedia.
Detailed instructions[edit | edit source]
To make links on a page follow the steps below.
- Start Editing:
- Highlight Text:
- Create the Link:
- Click on the Link button in the Editing Toolbar (it looks like a chain link).
- A pop-up box will appear.
- Internal Links:
- External Links:
- Save the Link:
- Click the blue Done button to save your new link.
- You link will now appear in blue on the page that you are editing.
- Click the blue Save button at the top of the page to make sure that your changes are saved.
To Link to a Section on a Physiopedia Page[edit | edit source]
To link to a section in a Physiopedia page first you need to view the Content list of the page.
- Navigate to the Section:
- At the top of any of Physiopedia page click the contents tab and choose the section you wish to link to.
- Copy the URL:
- Copy URL in the web browser search bar.
- Create the Link:
- Follow the steps above but when you paste the link it will display as an external page link
- Click the blue Done button
Using Edit Source and Wikitext[edit | edit source]
Links can also be added by using code when using Edit Source;
- To link to an internal page [[PageName]] or [[PageName|link text]]
- To link to an external page [https://www.example.com] or [https://www.example.com link text]
Common Mistakes to Avoid[edit | edit source]
- Formatting External Links as Internal:
- Ensure that external links include the full URL with "http:// " or "https://" Do not use square brackets ([[text]]) alone for external links
- Incorrect URL:
- Double check all internal links and external URLs for accuracy to ensure it directs to the correct source.
- Examples
- Internal Link [[Rehabilitation_Frameworks]] Rehabilitation Frameworks
- External Link [https://www.who.int WHO Website] WHO Website
Useful Link[edit | edit source]
For more information read the mediawiki help page on links.