Linking documents using the Point-to-File icon

The Point-to-File icon lets you create links from an image, an object, or text to another document or file.

To link documents using the Point-to-File icon:

1. Select text or an image in the Document window’s Design view.
2. Drag the Point-to-File icon at the right of the Link text box in the Property inspector and point to another open document, a visible anchor in an open document, or a document in the Files panel.

   The Link text box updates to show the link.

   NOTE

   You can link to an open document only if your documents are not maximized in the Document window. When you point to an open document, that document moves to the foreground of your screen while you are making your selection.

3. Release the mouse button.

To create a link from a selection in an open document:

1. Select text in the Document window.
2. Shift-drag from the selection.

   The Point-to-File icon appears as you drag.

3. Point to another open document, a visible anchor in an open document, or a document in the Files panel.

   NOTE

   You can link to an open document only if your documents are not maximized in the Document window. When you point to an open document, that document moves to the foreground of your screen while you are making your selection.

4. Release the mouse button.

Related topics

• Setting the relative path of new links