The external link icon in the body copy editor toolbar is for adding a link:

• to a an external website
• to an email address (not recommended).  Link to the person's profile page instead of placing a "live" email address on your website.

 1. Highlight the text you want to link.

NOTE:  Never select a blank space before or after the text.  An easy way to avoid highlighting a blank space is to:

• place your cursor to the left of the text 
• hold down the shift key
• tap your right arrow key until the last letter is highlighted
• release the shift key

2. Once the text is highlighted, Click the create an external link icon.

3.  Type in the EXACT URL in the http:// field.

3. Determine the target, if needed.  If you want the page to open in a new browser, change the target to new window.

4. Click OK.

5. Click Accept > Save.

6. Test the link by clicking the Publish Tab.

7. Click Preview to test the link.

Ready to Publish?

• Click the Review Tab in the Ribbon.
• Click the Publish for Review icon.