How do I create a link to a file I uploaded

How to create a link to an uploaded file depends on whether you are using the point-and-click editor (which looks a bit like a word processor) or the classic text-based editor.

For point-and-click, you can click the "Attach File" button on the right hand side of the editor's menu bar. It should be right below "Insert Plugin."

You should then be able to select the file you'd like to link to.

For the classic text editor, there should be a Files section in the command bar on the right hand side. Click on any of the files listed to add a link.

My apologies. I forgot to mention one important fact. Attaching the file puts it in a specific location on the page. You must first click within the editor to place the cursor where you want to place the link to your file.

If you do not indicate a location, you get the result you encountered. This is a bug/problem, and I will be sure to report it to our technical team. I'm sorry I wasn't specific enough, and that you ran into this bug.

I've also seen that "page wipe" caused by using older web browsers, most often IE6 will sometimes cause our editing buttons to act up.

I recommend that you use Firefox
http://getfirefox.com

Here's a graphic of what Chris was talking about.

Click the Attach File button



Next you'll see the Attach file dialog. You'll see that you have two options to add files. You can either add a file from the list of files already uploaded on your wiki, or click the Browse button and look for a file on your computer then click the Upload button.

Hit the OK button when you are ready.

Hello Eaaa,

After uploading, your file appeared in a list on the side. Just place your cursor in the page you are editing, then choose one of the files in your list.

The file link will appear where you placed your cursor.

Hi Mike, I understand now. You want to create a link in wiki ONE that links to a file in wiki TWO.

Let's say the file you want is at wiki TWO.

The address of any file can be gotten from your "Upload/View Files" page. You can find a link to the Files page in the top right corner of the wiki.

Once you have all of your uploaded files listed, you will see that each file name is underlined (is a link). Simple right click on the file you want the link to. Choose "Copy Link Location" from the right click menu (Firefox) or choose "Copy Shortcut" (Internet Explorer).

Now you have a copy of the file's URL in your computer's clipboard memory. You can paste it anywhere you need to.

Now go to wiki ONE to create your new link to the file in wiki TWO.

Edit the page where you want to link to appear.
Place your cursor into the page where you want the link to appear.
Click the Insert Link icon in the editor toolbar (looks like a globe with a paper clip)
Use the pulldown menu to choose a URL type of link
Paste in the URL of the file that you copied earlier.
Click OK to finish creating the link.

That's all. There are a few more tricks and tips on creating links but that's basically it.

If you feel like listening to me a moment longer, I'll show you how file links addresses are formed in general.

http : // MyWiki . pbwiki . com / f / filename.ext

As you can see, it's the address of your wiki, followed by the letter F, then the name of the file.

Have fun!