Placing a link using the mouse

Carry out the following steps to place a link using the mouse:

Step

Action

1

Activate the placement mode for links, see also Links.

2

Place the mouse pointer on the start point of the link.

Note: The correct position is shown by the mouse pointer symbol.

Example:

3

Click the left mouse button on the start point and drag mouse pointer to the target point of the link.

Example:

Tips:

  • By clicking between the start point and target position you can place intermediate points; for example, to avoid crossing other objects.

  • You can leave this mode at any time by pressing Esc.

4

Click on the target position with the left mouse button.

Result: The link is inserted.

Example:

See also Editing links

Placing a link using the keyboard

Carry out the following steps to place a link using the keyboard:

Step

Action

1

Activate the placement mode for links, see also Links.

2

Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the start point of the link, and press Enter.

Note: The correct position is shown by the cursor symbol.

Example:

3

Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the target position of the link.

Example:

Tips:

  • By pressing the Enter key between the start point and target position you can place intermediate points; for example, to avoid crossing other objects.

  • You can leave this mode at any time by pressing Esc.

4

Press Enter.

Result: The link is inserted.

Example:

See also Editing links