Insert a hyperlink to a file

You use the Link to File command to find a file, and then make selected words into a hyperlink, or to paste the path to the file as a hyperlink.

1. To change one or more words into a hyperlink, select the words. Otherwise, put the insertion point at the location where you want the path to appear as a hyperlink.

2. On the Insert menu, click Link to File.

   If Link to File is not available, the field with the selection or insertion point cannot contain hyperlinks. Use another field, or add a custom field.

   The Open dialog box appears.

3. In the dialog box, select a file, and then click Open.

   If the file you selected is not in a Linked Files folder subfolder, the Move or Copy Files dialog box appears.

   • Click the Copy Files (recommended), or another button, in the dialog box. (Your choice has backup implications.)

The selected text becomes a hyperlink and inherits the Hyperlink character style.

 Note

• Only files in an appropriate folders are backed up.

• When you rest the mouse pointer on the hyperlink text, the pointer becomes a .

• You can insert hyperlinks in text fields, but not in list reference or date fields.

• You can cut, copy and paste a hyperlink to another location or FieldWorks program.

• To edit the text of a hyperlink, use the keyboard instead of the mouse to move the insertion point. You cannot edit the path or properties of a link.

• If you did not select any text, the path to the file is inserted as the link text at the insertion point.

• The Paste a Hyperlink command on the Edit menu is different.

Related Topics

Creating Hyperlinks overview

Insert a hyperlink to a web page

Move or Copy Files dialog box