Adding an in-line link to an article

Question

How do I add an in-line link to an article?

Solution

The process is as follows:

1. Copy the link URL that you wish to add in an article.
2. Go to the article you wish to edit and select Edit Article.
3. Highlight the text to that you wish to add a link.
4. Select either the link icon button in the editor toolbar or use the keystroke, Ctrl-L (Windows) or ⌘-L (macOS)
   
5. A dialog box will appear. Paste the link URL into the URL field. The protocol (e.g., HTTPS) will switch automatically.
6. Select the OK button to save.
7. Select either the Save, Save Draft, or Update Article button depending on the article's status.

Accessibility

An in-line link is considered accessible if you follow the steps above. The link needs to have two components to be considered accessible: a valid URL and readable descriptive link text.

For example:

• If I were to link this article without a descriptive link text, it would be: https://service.uoregon.edu/TDClient/2030/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=140810
  • While this would be permissible in a print context, it is not in a web context since you can select the link.
• If I were to add a descriptive link text, I would use the article's name: Adding an in-line link to an article
  • This is permissible as it fulfills both requirements of having a valid URL and readable descriptive link text.
• If I were to add a link to an external resource (either outside of the UO Service Portal or outside of UO), I would use both the article's name and the name of the resource.
  • Example: Adding an in-line link to an article (UO Service Portal)
  • Second example: Registration (UO Online)