Adding HTML to a Link

You can add your own HTML or JavaScript to a link to extend its capabilities. For example, you might want to add HTML that directs the browser to open the link in a new window, or JavaScript that displays a dialog. The steps below demonstrate how to add HTML that directs the browser to open the link in a new window. For more information, see Accessing an Object's HTML.

  1. In Page view, select some text or an object to link.

  2. On the Standard toolbar, click the Link tool.

The Link dialog appears.

  1. Select a link type.

  2. Click the HTML button in the Link dialog. If the HTML button is not available. the object does not allow additional HTML.

The Link HTML dialog appears.

  1. Click the Inside Link tab to indicate where you want to add HTML or JavaScript.

  2. If you want the link to open the page in a new window, type target=NewWindow.

As you type, the top part of the dialog displays your code in blue type as it will appear in the HTML NetObjects Fusion generates.

  1. Click OK in the Link HTML dialog.

  2. Click Link in the Link dialog.

When you preview or publish the site, the link opens a new browser window.